Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07324 Author/Creator: Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 16.1 cm Order a Copy
Thomas Flucker writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him that he has just learned navigation and is set to learn a few things in his training. Flucker is determined to join the navy and is eager to have Knox help that happen.
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