The Coterie

[Donna McCreary]

This question could also be asked under "Abraham Before the Presidency" but since I favor Mary, I thought it best here.
I am looking for information about the "Edwards Clique" or the "coterie" as they called themselves. Who belonged? When did the meet? What did they do? Did a person have to leave the Coterie once married?

Members I have listed include: Mercy Levering, Matilda Edwards, James C. Conkling, Joshua Speed, Edwin Webb, Stephen A. Douglas, Mary Todd, and Abraham Lincoln.
We know they read poetry, discussed politics, and gossiped, but are there any other stories about activities they enjoyed?