Capt. Edward Barnwell, Beaufort, writes to daughter, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, cautioning her about over-doing the social scene in Charleston. He also writes of gardening and his crops, including the propagation of orange trees, and asks that Catherine care for her sick sister by giving her "tincture of bark & brandy & water." March 2, 1827.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to sister Catherine Osborn Barnwell, Coosawhatchie, SC, about the departure of their brother from Charleston to West Point. May 28, 1830.
Short note from Edward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, requesting his books and noting "the balls are progressing" in Charleston. February 9, 1854.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, inquiring about family in Beaufort and informing her of his plans to have tea with friends "to see some Northern Girls." January 26, 1854.