Letter from Edward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing how the "thin nag" his father ridiculed had turned into a beautiful and well trained horse that he was able to sell for a profit. October 17, 1855.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing clothing, salt, rice and other items he is sending in his near weekly shipment to the family in Beaufort. August 18, 1854.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing clothing, salt, cigars and other items he is sending in his near weekly shipment to the family in Beaufort. August 24, 1854.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his weekly trips to the "Island" to escape the summer heat in Charleston and begs his mother to continue sending him melons from Beaufort. July 27, 1854.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, concerning the price of a shipment of lumber his father has ordered from Charleston, including freight and wharfage fees. September 1, 1854.