Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 29 November 1809.

The letter was written while at Leith.

The letter recounts an incident that occurred while delivering a number of small crafts with a convoy, in which four men and one midshipman were lost.

Record details

Item reference: AGC/M/20/21
Catalogue section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 Letter
Date made: 1809-11-29
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London