Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Salem
A letter where he states his state of health, the places he visits for work (such as Dover) and meetings, mentions a marriage between a 'widower' and 'old maid' before expressing how he misses his wife and details their love.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Purchase
An affectionate letter to his wife where he states love 'inclined' him to 'put pen to paper to converse' and continues to talk about his meetings and travels.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Purchase
A letter in which he expresses missing his wife and finding the travelling 'rough and difficult'; he informs her of his meetings and places which he lodges.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Pitsburgh [sic]
An letter in which he first expresses his love for his wife that is 'stronger than death', gives details about his meeting, before emphasising his upset at not even receiving a 'scroll' from her.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Oblong (Jericho, Long Island)
A quick account of the events in his life; it specifically mentions the lodging with their mutual friends Daniel Merrits and John Cornell.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Oblong (at Jericho)
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.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Ninepartners
An affectionate letter where he expresses he cannot communicate with her besides in writing; he emphasises his love for her and wishes she has good health before he makes plans to meet her in New York.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Ninepartners
A letter in which he talks about having 'leasure today' after having meetings every day. He talks of his affection for his wife and his unwavering faith.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked New York
A letter to his wife where he describes the Niagara falls which he has just visited before continuing to tell her about his meetings and activities.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked New York
A letter in which he talks about getting his 'outdoor business' in order, and giving her instructions as how to manage the farm and hay.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830