Reminiscences, discussion of literature, from Shakespeare to stories in Harper’s, and meditations on city life/religion. Disaster on New Haven railroad [Norwalk, Ct., first U.S. major railroad bridge disaster]

Concerning a book order, the establishment of a Friends Boarding School, and the degree to which trials of faith should be shared.

Reminiscences, theological musings, discussion of Hicks’ library association, and thoughts on the contradiction between Genesis and the evidence of geology (which Hicks endorses) and the degree to which Friends especially should be open to liberal Biblical interpretation. Also a discussion of the controversial visit of Rachel Hicks in light of her involvement with the “offensive paper by A and C.” Discusses liberal defense vs. Orthodox aggressiveness “wrangling,” and reported accusations of apostasy and trickery.

3 AlsS, including information in preparation for Hicks's visit to meetings in the area; a speech by Clarkson Taylor on First Day Schools, which apparently sparked an interest establishing a school; Quarterly Meeting Eyre attended, especially the discussion of schools. In March letter, he declines to come along with Hicks on a tour of the Western Quarter meetings, and cautions him that some members in the area are looking disparage him.

Thanks for his visit and for spiritual support, discussion of Hicks’ trip to East London, reports a request for an indulged meeting in Bureau County.

Expresses agreement with Hicks’ views and his preference to maintain the old traditions

Contains discussion of a lawsuit at Doylestown, a libel lawsuit against Isaac Eyre and his wife, and a report of the Quarterly Meeting

Contains mentions of various meetings visited, request for a report on the Yearly Meeting.

Concerning the Index and the value of reading things with which one does not agree, and more generally the necessity of being careful and critical about one’s beliefs, especially as they are passed to the next generation.

Visiting meetings in New York State

Health and business talk, theological discussion of service—and praise for Hicks’ service.

Writes that he last wrote from David Sands' and plans to visit meetings in the north.

"My dear cousin," discussion of family, especially Thurston’s brother, and notice of getting home safely from recent visit to Powell.

"My dear cousin," thanks for parcels and for selected articles, otherwise mostly discussion of family.

Mentions that Lucretia Mott was on the Island and “lengthy on the occasion that . . . Orthodox were at the meeting,” and talk of Willet’s replacement in an unspecified position. Is traveling with group including Rachel.

To "Beloved Cousin" with updates on the community, including a number of deaths. Especially notable are one preceded by a bleeding cure and another after a sled incident. Brochure/booklet on the contemporary offerings of the school. Emily Hicks is listed as the Kindergarten teacher.

Expresses sadness at long absence and desire to be home with his wife, discusses his travels and the logistics thereof, the purchase of furniture, and his travels. Letter is written over several days, is traveling with Quaker minister, Rachel (Seaman) Hicks

Tells of visits and planned visits to meetings in Upstate NY. Notes that William Hicks advised Rachel Hicks to not hold evening meetings, but Willets would like to not extend the travels more than necessary. He writes that he believes men are both redeemable and sometimes conscious of their errors, however far they are gone in them and the necessity of individuals “working out their own soul’s salvation "

Difficult travel and desires to get home. Group includes Rachel Hicks

Notes from Daniel Underhill, Edwin Cornell, and William M. Jackson.

William says he speaks on behalf of all his siblings, and admonishes Clark for not respecting/taking good care of their parents, and for wasting his life. William and Clark were sons of Samuel (d. 1855) and Elizabeth Cock (d. 1859) of Westbury Monthly Meeting.

Fragment? Discusses Greenwich and Alloways Creek meetings as well as mentioning the Quarterly meeting, Mary Bradway and Rachel Hicks. Criticizes Methodist Conference at Salem, paid ministry, and accuses Orthodox Friends of being too tolerant of Methodist showmanship and prominence.

ALS explaining that he has been asked to serve as Librarian of Friends Historical Library and requests that she donate her grandfather's 1865 essay on the College. Notes that with the Jane Addams Peace Collection, Friends Historical Library intends to build its collections relating to Quakers and their concerns and asks her to be the Long Island contact.

From Westbury Monthly Meeting for her 25 years of service as Clerk