Christian family papers including including articles of agreement (marriage articles) between John Christian and Margaret Christian alias Taubman his wife (17 July 1777), commissions of Ewan John Christian and letters including an April 1898 letter from the Vice Consul, British Vic-Consulate Progreso, Mexico to Bertha M. Christian (sister) relating to his recent death in Mexico and colour images of Christian artefacts in private hands

Date(s): 1777-2012

Creator(s): Various

Scope & Content: Contents include a booklet containing a transcription of proceedings against William Christian (Exchequer book 1663), illuminated resolutions of Mary Christian (1722-1762) upon the day of her marriage, marriage certificate of Ewan John Christian and Florence Trigg (22 April 1891)and genealogical charts prepared by Ewan Christian Hewitt (2012); also colour images of silver inkwell and pen stand presented to Reverend William Bell Christian by congregation of St Johns, 1846, a silver mounted hoof of Ewan John Christian's racehorse 'The Traitor' (1868-1872), silver Hunt Cup won by Ewan Christian's horse Peveril (West Cumberland Steeplechase. Whitehaven, April 1872), Ewan John Christian's regimental items (Argyll Highlanders): Skean-dhu, silver plaid pin, two enamelled buckles and Zulu wars medal and ribbons.

Language: English

Extent: 1 folder

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: FONDS

ID number: MS 13061

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.gov.im

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