Hincks, Edward, 1792-1866 Correspondence to George Nichols about finances [Decimalized .01-.15]

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Hincks spells his name as Hinks until GLC03212.12 when he begins to sign it Hincks. It also appears on the stationery printed as Hincks on GLC03212.12 and .14. Includes five other envelopes that are addressed to Nichols but do not have corresponding letters, and one note requesting acknowledgement of receipt. Hincks was a Union General and Commander of Camp Lookout prison April - May 1864. He led a African American division in the Petersburg siege. He also served on court martial and recruiting duties intermittently. Nichols was a Cambridge, Massachusetts Commission merchant.

GLC#
GLC03212
Type
Header Record
Date
1863-1875
Author/Creator
Hincks, Edward, 1792-1866
Title
Correspondence to George Nichols about finances [Decimalized .01-.15]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
14 items, 19 envelopes, 1 note
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Hincks, Edward, 1792-1866
Soldier's Letter
Union Soldier's Letter
Union Forces
Union General
Civil War
Military History
Prison Camp

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

24 April 1863

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Asks Nichols to convert the enclosed check for $1200 (not present) into U.S. 5-20 coupon bonds. Advises that he can probably get them at the Howard Bank and, if not, in Boston.

GLC03212.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

20 October 1864

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Forwards to Nichols money to be invested and gives instructions specifying what companies in which to invest. Directs that he wants his funds invested, " ... as if I was sure of the permanency and good credit of the government, for my confidence in...

GLC03212.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

29 April 1865

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Discusses investments and mentions that he is not sure gold will remain at a high premium for long. Instructs him about what to invest and where. States that Lillie is improving from her illness and informs that he has sent money to cover the...

GLC03212.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

2 June 1865

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Discusses investments and his financial affairs. Informs that he will invest $5000 in the Sycamore local mines and will be involved in the organization of the company. States he is currently receiving troops for muster out and final pay. Comments...

GLC03212.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

10 December 1866

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Discusses the payment of his life insurance policy and asks Nichols to settle payment. Sends a check for $25 for Nichols to retain until Lillie comes up. Postscript reads, "Office hours from 10 to 2." On stationery printed "U.S. Military Asylum...

GLC03212.05
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

3 December 1867

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Sends a draft of $100 and instructs Nichols to pay his life insurance policy with it. Informs that Lillie has a cold that is affecting her eyes so she cannot write. Everyone else is in good health. Thanks him for shipping some items. Comments on...

GLC03212.06
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

22 June 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Asks Nichols to update him on his financial obligations as he has realized he will need more money than he thought to furnish his house in Virginia. States that Lillie and Bessie are enjoying the new location. Invites him to visit during the summer...

GLC03212.07
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

5 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Writes about his financial transactions. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.08
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

8 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Writes about his financial transactions. States he will send $300 at the end of the month. Remarks that he is glad John has sold his land agreeably and states that he hopes to return to his Cambridge, Massachusetts home someday. On stationery from...

GLC03212.09
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

22 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Encloses a check for $300 (not present) and instructs Nichols to pay for his carriage and settle the bill. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.10
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

23 October 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Discusses the sale of two lots of land. Mentions what he offered and asks Nichols for his opinion. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.11
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

9 May 1874

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Sends a draft of $350 to be applied to his credit. Comments that he is so busy he cannot write about private matters. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Hincks was Deputy Governor and...

GLC03212.12
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

8 December 1874

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Asks him to pay his life insurance bill to the John Hancock company. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.13
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to George Nichols

5 March 1875

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Encloses a draft, asks Nichols to pay his life insurance bill, and states that Lillie has a dentist bill to be paid by her mother. Mentions the weather. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.14