Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 21 December 1808.

The letter discusses that there has been a disease on board, Black Fevor [fever], which has resulted in some fatalities.

Record Details

Item reference: AGC/M/20/13; REG04/000035.1 DUP REG04/000035.1 REG04/000035
Catalogue Section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 Letter
Date made: 1806-07-14; 1806-07-14 - 1814-10-26 1806-1814 1808-12-21 1814-10-26
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London