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A letter here he explains he needs to be 'detained in Town longer than [

A letter to his wife written from the house of 'kind friends' Thomas and William Titus, where he remarks on the power 'of the Lord' that maintains their relationship in spirt, continues to update her on the events in his life, and then blesses his family

Another affectionate letter that he sends before leaving Nantucket that implores his wife to let him know of the 'pain in [her] side' and tells her to send his love as well as an order to 'honour and obey' their mother to his daughters Ph[o]ebe and Abigail.

A letter contemplating his potential return home in the near future and imploring his wife to stay well.

A letter to his wife in which he talks about his meetings, mentioning particularly the one in Alexandria, then continuing to talk about his travels before ending with the lamenting that his friend Hugh Judge's daughter had 'joined in marriage with a jealous Methodist'

A letter that begins with the delight of having received a letter from his wife (although with some expression of disappointment that there had not been more); it keenly focuses on the duties of a parent and he asks about his daughters Martha and Ph[o]ebe having heard of previous maladies concerning them.

A letter in which he praises the kindness of Lord who aided him during his 'separation' and an update on his activities.

A letter where he talks about his meeting and that, united through religion, it is difficult to distinguish friends from others.

A quick update of his 'welfare'; a letter in which he briefly tells his wife of his health, his journey and the people he meets. It ends with an affectionate note to his wife and their 'little ones'

A letter to his wife where he talks about his love for his wife, talks about how he is religiously humbled and suggests that everyone should believe in God 'even to the west' and then laments the lack of letters she and his friends send him.