Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07269 Author/Creator: Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801 Place Written: On board U.S. Frigate Constitution Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1799 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
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."
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