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Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07502 Author/Creator: Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783 Place Written: Saint Christopher Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 2, 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt (Lucy Knox) and his cousins. Noted written from St. Kitts which is a nickname for St. Christopher.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flucker, Thomas, fl. 1796-1801

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