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Guide to the Isaac Hicks Letters
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Hicks, Isaac, 1767-1820 | |
| Title | Isaac Hicks Letters, | |
| Dates: | 1795-1818 | |
| Abstract: | This small collection consists of fourteen documents, twelve of which are letters (one evidently has a page missing), while the other two are receipted bills. The bills are 1812, one involving Hicks, the other apparently third parties. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | H-17 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Isaac Hicks was a merchant in New York City (Manhattan) during the latter half of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century, probably in partnership with others. He was also a member of the famous Quaker family of the Westbury area of Long Island.
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Scope and Content Note
This small collection consists of fourteen documents, twelve of which are letters (one evidently has a page missing), while the other two are receipted bills. The bills are 1812, one involving Hicks, the other apparently third parties.
The letters are dated 1795, 1796, 1801, 1809, 1814, 1816, 1817 (the fragmentary one), and 1818.
All letters have the conjugate address leaves (that is, there were and are more envelopes) and are addressed to Messrs. Alsop and Hicks, while the one dated 1796 is to Messrs. Charles Doughty and Sons. Though most letters are from New York, a few are from such cities as London and Dunkirk. All apparently deal with business matters of one kind o another with the possible exception of the fragmentary letter which refers very briefly to a Quaker Quarterly meeting. Some letters are addressed to New York, some to Westbury. It is not known exactly what business Mr. Hicks was engaged in, but probably he was what was known as a commission agent, one who dealt with various kinds of merchandise of the day, probably as a kind of middle man.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. The Isaac Hicks Letters, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770.
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Hicks, Isaac, 1767-1820
Subject Places:
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
