Papers for the period 1852 to 1854 are chiefly Charles's financial and legal papers at New Orleans, including those relating to his involvement in the purchase of a cottonseed oil manufacturing plant. Writing Books, Diaries, and Memorandum Books 1843-1847. She appears to have entered her thoughts in these books several times a month. In her writings, Edwards frequently focused on human relationships and mentioned, among many other things, Charles Bradbury, school in New Orleans, astronomy, and religion. Entries also concern childbirth and instructions for the care of the child with whom she thought she was pregnant, should she die giving birth.
Many items appear to be intended for publication.
The diaries consist of short, almost daily entries, noting Edwards's activities, people she met, her health, knitting, and her relationship with Charles Bradbury. Entries also concern a false pregnancy and her fear of death in childbirth, her position as a social outcast, painting, reading, writing, and her occasionally successful efforts to get pieces published in the Native American. Chiefly brief records of expenses. Pictures 5 items. 1844-1855 and undated.