Master of the whaler 'Harriet' which was wrecked on Providence Reef on 16 July 1837.
Ridout, Thomas, active 1837-1838
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Manuscript
Hamilton, Douglas, fl 1986: Letters written by prominent early settlers and missionaries
Date: 1829-1845
By: Hamilton, Douglas, active 1986
Reference: MS-Papers-11000
Description: Letters from a number of prominent early settlers and missionaries, with envelope Letters appear to have been collected for their postmarks. On each letter there is a note re the handstamp Quantity: 1 folder(s) (13 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)
Manuscript
Clendon, James Reddy 1801-1872 : Letters
Date: 1836-1838
By: Clendon, James Reddy, 1800-1872
Reference: MS-Papers-0550
Description: Three letters: two written by Captain Clendon from the Bay of Islands about whaling and shipping matters; the other written by Thomas Ridout describing the death of Captain Christie of the barque Harriet. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Photocopies donated by Dr J D Riddell, London, England, December 1970
Manuscript
Letter from Thomas Ridout to London
Date: 25 May 1837 - [ca 1990s s- 2020s]
From: Frankcom, Margaret, active 1991-2023: Collection of New Zealand missionary and pioneer mail
By: Ridout, Thomas, active 1837-1838
Reference: MS-Papers-12917-3-6
Description: Lot description from Spink Auction House: "1837 (25 May) entire letter written by Thomas Ridout, acting Captain of the whaler Harriet, addressed to London. [...] Probably carried on the Pusey Hall. [...] A rare whaler's letter. The Harriet was wrecked in Fiji on Dec.16th 1837". Refers to Ridout's appointment to Captain after his predecessor was injured, the quality of sperm oil and whale oil, and staffing problems. Item includes transcription. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to Library in a Spinks Auction House folder labelled with lot number "2054". Quantity: 1 folder(s) contains letter, and supporting research documentation.