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
Catalogue section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 Letter
Date made: 1808-12-21
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London