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, 1748-1830A 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'
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830A letter contemplating his potential return home in the near future and imploring his wife to stay well.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830Another 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, 1748-1830A 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
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830A 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, 1748-1830A 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, 1748-1830A letter to his wife in which he details his service and his 'Shirts of Liberty Street meeting' where he visited many families; then he asks her to send more letters before giving her instructions on how to take care of a calf they presumably have conversed about previously.
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830A letter here he explains he needs to be 'detained in Town longer than [
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830An 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