Hicks, Isaac, 1767-1820

The collection contains primarily the correspondence of Isaac Hicks, including letters from Isaac Hicks to his wife describing religious journeys taken with Elias Hicks; some letters concerning the Separation of 1827-28; and business letters. Correspondents include: John Comly, Elias Hicks, John Murray, Thomas Rotch, William Rotch, and Samuel and Miers Fisher. The letters provide insight into Quaker family life on Long Island, N.Y., and the travels of a Quaker minister. The Comly correspondence includes information about Edward Hicks, the primitive painter. Also of interest is a letter concerning the disownments of Isaac T. Hopper, James Gibbons, and Charles Marriott, as well as an anecdote conveying the Quaker attitude towards music in the late 19th century.

From the description of Family papers, 1798-ca. 1956 (bulk 1798-1818). (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 50420696