28 November 1797

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

GLC02437.07056

19 May 1799

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker requests that Knox send him clothing that Flucker is lacking on board the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Says the lieutenant has told him "I must dress decenter or not come on the quarterdeck..." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07269

13 July 1799

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Francis writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him the item of clothes he received on the Constitution noting that "we sail on Monday." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07286

29 August 1800

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Copy of notes on letter from Francis Flucker to Henry Knox. Full letter is GLC02437.07456. Mentions that Flucker is in the "goal" for debt.

GLC02437.07455

06 September 1800

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Flucker says, "the ship Mount Vivian sails from Salem, for Calcutta, fourteen days from this date." Flucker needs to know what arrangements he should make. He has lawsuits pending against him and say "honour" compels him to stay in Boston. "Prison" might be his home as a result. Flucker seems to imply he might be able to escape with the assistance of Knox. Signature has been cut out of the document.

GLC02437.07461

6 November 1798

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Daniel Russell]

Expresses his wish to keep away from Boston and possibly go into the army or navy. Barring those options, he would like to go to the "East Indies in some office - that I may be able to support myself with ..." Noted as written at "New Port," possibly Newport, Rhode Island. Previously inferred as addressed to Daniel Russell, written in red.

GLC02437.07185

16 November 1798

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Russell

Asks Russell to help persuade his uncle to allow him to enter the army immediately because he really does not want to return to Boston. Goes on to describe his present situation, which he is enjoying. Noted as written in "New Port," which is possibly Newport, Rhode Island.

GLC02437.07191

29 August 1800

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker talks about his time on the USS Constitution. Flucker explains to Knox his predicament and need for money. Ink is very faded.

GLC02437.07456