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Flucker, Francis (fl. 1796-1801) to Daniel Russell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07191 Author/Creator: Flucker, Francis (fl. 1796-1801) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 November 1798 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 22.9 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Flucker, George Francis Waldo, fl. 1796-1801
Russell, Daniel, fl. 1798

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