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Letters to William H. W. Barnwell from his brother Senator Robert Woodward Barnwell, 1832-1851

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

Letters from his brother Senator Robert Woodward Barnwell mostly on religious topics, troubles (1837, 1838) with student discipline at South Carolina College while he was President, noting his feeling he is not meant for this role; with a mention (1846) of catechism for Negroes; and a letter (1851) remarking on the errors in Traditions and Reminiscences Chiefly of the American Revolution by Joseph Johnson regarding their father Robert Barnwell; with an undated letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to his sister.

Dates

  • Creation: 1832-1851

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
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