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- GLC#
- GLC02437.07502-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 2, 1801
- Author/Creator
- Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Saint Christopher
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Age of Jefferson & Madison
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.
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