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9 March 1775

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Congratulates his sister Lucy on her marriage to Henry Knox. Describes Antigua, its inhabitants, and his barracks.

GLC02437.00193

17 July 1784

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Knox (GLC02437.02992) discussing the Waldo Estate, Flucker's inheritance. Instructs Knox to sell the portion that was not seized during the war as soon as possible. Notes that his Uncle Waldo recently died, bequeathing his Falmouth property to "the children of his older Brother" and appointing Samuel and Isaac Winslow as executors of the remainder. Discusses family matters, mentioning a brother, Mrs. Urquhart (possibly his sister Hannah.)

GLC02437.03029

19 September 1784

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Knox's brother-in-law discusses the details of his inherited lands in America: "Your Ideas respecting what shou'd be done with my mothers property will have the greatest weight..." Sends his love to Lucy, Knox's wife.

GLC02437.03050

November 1797

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Henry Knox to ask if it would be alright if he came to Boston for Christmas and spend some days with him. Also asks for a book on geography, his skates, a blanket, a fur cap and some cravats.

GLC02437.07057

31 August 1798

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Knox, telling him that he is studying hard and apologizes for the misbehavior of his brother, who ran away yesterday.

GLC02437.07168

October 1798

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for expenses to Ebenezer Pemberton.

GLC02437.08751

21 November 1798

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends his uncle Knox the list of bills with receipts (not included).

GLC02437.07192

19 December 1798

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Knox's nephew Thomas asks if Knox will send his weekly allowance to him via "Mr. Pemberton."

GLC02437.07210

7 November 1799

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.07324

2 February 1801

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.07502

4 June 1801

Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he just arrived at his destination and has received Knox's letter informing him to depart to London immediately. Asks Knox to send his belongings to him. Sends his love to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox and his cousins. Apologizes for his past errors an hopes Knox will soon find hearing from a Flucker a "honor" instead of a "dishonor."

GLC02437.07539

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