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Miscellaneous Barnwell family correspondence, 1825-1870s, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 7

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

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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