London whaler. Captain of the barque 'Harriet' (which eventually wrecked on 16 July 1837). Was put ashore at Bay of Islands where he died at the house of Captain James Reddy Clendon in November 1836. Buried at Kororareka. Source - Sydney herald, 10 Jul 1837, p 3
Christie, (Captain), -1836
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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