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Manuscript pamphlet entitled: Some remarks on slavery and prize goods recommended to the serious perusal and impartial consideration of the citizens of the united states and others concerned. 9 + 2 leaves (17 pages in length, with the 4 probably being a first draft). Most probably an essay, for a general audience, this text seeks to dismantle slavery by emphasising its immorality, particularly with a rather Platonic series of 'queries' and 'answers' before ending with a rallying call to arms in the form of telling the oppressed to 'pursue emancipation'

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

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 list of Subscriptions belonging to the Charity Society opened for the purpose of 'schooling the children of the poor among the black people and such other purposes as are expressed in said Institution' with a description, shewing what part of the principal and what interest is paid thereon.

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

An especially affectionate letter to his children where he applauds them for their religious efforts and wishes they remember him.

Another update to his wife about his meetings and the places he goes; he makes a point that she has not written to him recently and his concern about his daughter's health.

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