Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Oblong (at Jericho)
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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 Oblong (Jericho, Long Island)
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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 Bethlehem
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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'
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Danby
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A letter in which he praises the kindness of Lord who aided him during his 'separation' and an update on his activities.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Harry Peters [recto], Andrew Anderdonk [verso], marked Jericho
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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'
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked New Bedford
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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.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Jericho chariety society: Cash Book
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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.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked East Notingham [sic] at George Churchman's
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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.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Jemima Hicks, marked Middelesex [sic]
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A letter contemplating his potential return home in the near future and imploring his wife to stay well.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830
Letter to Royal and Martha Aldrich, marked Providence
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An especially affectionate letter to his children where he applauds them for their religious efforts and wishes they remember him.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830