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Collection of letters and documents relating to Elias Hicks. Includes a scathing criticism of slavery, letters to Jemima Hicks, letters to Royal and Martha Aldrich, indentures of land; letters to Elias Hicks from John Murray Jnr and Elizabeth Barnes. Most content marks his meetings from travel, his own religious views, as well as documents which illustrate exchange of land and property.

An affectionate letter in which Hicks illustrates the necessity of meeting each other 'in spirit'. He expresses joy at his family's welfare and comments on his own health. It suggests that he was away for work.

A quick account of the events in his life; it specifically mentions the lodging with their mutual friends Daniel Merrits and John Cornell.

A letter that seems to want to further an acquaintance to his 'respected friend' Harry Peters that he can only speak with respect due to Peters' 'candor and civility'

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.