Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 8 October 1811.
The letter gives an account of Merrick's time on the ship since joining in 1808.
In particular, the letter discusses problems he has encountered on board following the suicide attempt of the Third Sergeant and subsequent unpleasant relations between them. He asks his nephew for help in leaving the Royal Marines.
In particular, the letter discusses problems he has encountered on board following the suicide attempt of the Third Sergeant and subsequent unpleasant relations between them. He asks his nephew for help in leaving the Royal Marines.
Record Details
| Item reference: | AGC/M/20/27; REG04/000035.1 DUP REG04/000035.1 REG04/000035 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1806-07-14; 1806-07-14 - 1814-10-26 1806-1814 1811-10-08 1814-10-26 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Letter written by Merrick, MINOTAUR, to his brother and sister, 15 July 1806. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/1)
- Letter written by Merrick, MINOTAUR, to his nephew, 29 December 1806. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/2)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS INFLEXIBLE, to his nephew, 15 April 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/3)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS INFLEXIBLE, to his nephew, 5 May 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/4)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS INFLEXIBLE, to his nephew, 4 June 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/5)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS INFLEXIBLE, to his nephew, 10 August 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/6)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS ALLART, to his nephew, 16 November 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/7)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS ALLART, to his nephew, 30 November 1807. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/8)
- Letter written by Merrick to his nephew, 17 February 1808. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/9)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS IRRESISTABLE, to his nephew, 24 March 1808. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/10)
- Letter written by Merrick, HMS ARDENT, to his nephew, 6 July 1808. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/11)
- Letter written by Merrick to his nephew, 28 July 1808. (Manuscript) (AGC/M/20/12)
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