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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.07502 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0145] January-May 1801 |
| Title | Thomas Flucker to Henry Knox describing a voyage, rations and fever |
| Date | 2 February 1801 |
| Author | Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Navy Children and Family Diet and Nutrition Travel Caribbean Health and Medical Epidemic USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Military History Maritime |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Flucker, Thomas (fl. 1775-1801) |
| Place written | Saint Christopher |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |