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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.

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

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.

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.

A 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.

A letter here he explains he needs to be 'detained in Town longer than [

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.

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.

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.