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3. Robert Woodward Barnwell (1831-1863) correspondence, 1846-1847

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Letters to his parents and siblings detail life in Beaufort and at South Carolina College in Columbia, South Carolina, with mentions of temperance societies and speeches in both places. With descriptions of college life, food, expenses, treatment of freshmen, joining and participating in the Euphradian Society, thoughts of joining a military society, with mentions of Rev. James Henley Thornwell and an analysis of one of his sermons. One letter describes the "Edisto fashion" of playing cards, etc. instead of studying.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1847

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

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