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that the sale of the child had taken place
three years previously, when the girl was
seven years old, and that the price paid
was $95 Canton currency. There was no
evidence that such a transaction had taken
place in this Colony, and the specific
mention of Canton currency makes it almost
certain that this was not the case. No
action was therefore taken against the
alleged purchaser at the time of the
voluntary restoration of the girl to her
mother.
Yours very truly,
(Sα.) 5. Roberson.