Miscellaneous Barnwell family correspondence, 1825-1870s, undated
Scope and Contents
Letters of various family members and others include fragments and pieces, a typed transcription of an 1825 letter re the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Beaufort; a description of the death of Abram, head waiter in the home of Robert Gibbes Barnwell"; with a letter (1848) from John Cole Singleton to his daughters Rebecca and Mary, who would marry Robert W. Barnwell, about a celebration in Columbia, South Carolina, honoring heroes of the Mexican War. With a letter in German and one (1873) from Adelia
re life in Florence, Italy.
Dates
- Creation: 1825-1870s, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Barnwell family (Family)
Language of Material
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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