Letter to Lady Arden, 14 June 1809

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Title
Letter to Lady Arden, 14 June 1809
Reference
PER/1/35
Collection
  • National Maritime Museum, UK: Perceval Collection (PER)
Document Type
  • Correspondence
Date
14 Jun 1809
Description
George to his mother Lady Arden. They have been on an uneventful cruise to Leghorn and the Gulf of Genoa. They encountered a French boat at Port Espiegle, but their tackle broke before they could launch a boat attack. They have met up with the main fleet and are about to have a sale of all the goods they have impounded. Dated HM SHIP TIGRE, 14 June 1809.
Theme
  • Warfare