Dear Mr. Cornwell, In Sharpe you mention Forlorn Hope volunteers several times and judging by the amount of research that goes into your books I assume you know an awful lot about them. I wonder if you could impart some of that information to me to help with my research on the subject for my degree. Specifically, I have found reference to a Forlorn Hope medal which I assume was awarded to surviving volunteers. I have contacted the Sealed Knot and received some information on the medal during the English Civil War, though information on its use after this time (particularly during the Napoleonic Wars) is hard to come by. Any information on the Forlorn Hope groups or the medal, or anywhere you can point me to do my own research would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance Nathan