Who is Thomas Pullings from Post Captain and what is their importance?

Thomas Pullings is Lord Nelson's 1st lieutenant. He is a recurring character in the various novels of the series. Pullings is described as an enthusiastic and optimistic man, who is a devoted supporter of Jack Aubrey. He is also brilliant at his job, and is promoted to lieutenant on Aubrey's strong recommendation—an act that expends all of Aubrey's political influence and demonstrates how valuable Pullings is.