The book was not written up. Mr. Rocha told me that Mr. Travers had told Barradas to write up the accounts. M. Nicolle. As to charge C Mr. Barradas told Mr. Freire that there were large amounts due from Australia. Mr. Freire accepted this without making enquiries or examining the local book to see how the matter stood. On several occasions Barradas borrowed money from one account to another and reference to the Account Book will show that he made cross entries of these amounts. There is no cross entry as to the $9,000 referred to in charge e. Mr. Freire. I did not know where the $9,000 came from.
Mr Accolle. As to charge h. Mr. Barradas admitted that there was $10,000 due to London. A separate book should have been kept for Postal notes. Mr. Rocha, This amount I now admit is not correct. Mr. Barradas omitted to show certain unpaid orders. I now notice that there were certain erasures.
Mr Freire. If there is any fault on my part it was due to my want of knowledge or skill.
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