Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 4 June 1809.

The letter describes in detail events of the Gunboat War.

While anchored at an island named Ramza, an attack by the Danes resulted in British fatalities as well as prisoners being taken.

The difficulties experienced by the convoys are also described.

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Item reference:	AGC/M/20/18; 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 1809-06-04 1814-10-26
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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  - Letters written by Thomas Merrick, Sergeant in the Royal Marines, to his family, dated 1806-1814 (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20)

Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 4 June 1809.

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