Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

Knox tells his nephew Francis, It is untrue that I refused to pay Dansforth for any authorized articles. I refused to pay for Ginn and brandy. Knox warns Francis if you shall adhere to drinking such liquid fire, you will ruin your health, and debase your mind. Knox advises Francis to be an honorable person.

Francis writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him the item of clothes he received on the Constitution noting that we sail on Monday. Signs as Fluker.

Copy of notes on letter from Francis Flucker to Henry Knox. Full letter is GLC02437.07456. Mentions that Flucker is in the goal for debt.

Apparently a bled-through copy of GLC02437.07203. Knox acknowledges that he received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery. Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for now he had no moral sense: wrong and right are the same to him. He has run away from school, and until he gets his act together, Knox insists that Knox is not responsible either for his conduct or expences.

Writes that he sent his nephews Thomas and Francis Flucker to pay a Mr. Pemberton, but they only paid half the amount and kept the rest for themselves.

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.