CO129-539-3 Mui Tsai system 8-2-1932 - 10-1-1933 — Page 44

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Copy of a "Presentation Note."

47 Erd

This Presentation Note was made by "A" and his wife.

Not being able to take care of their own daughter owing to

high cost of living, they are willing to present her to

someone.

At first their relatives were asked to take her

but none could or would do so. Then "B", a go-between" intro-

duced her to "C", who agreed to adopt her as a fostered

daughter, and he further agreed to reimburse to the parents

of the girl a sum of 95 dollars,being cost of ginger and

vinegar (maintenance expenses).

It was arranged and agreed

by the three parties, and full payment of the sum of $5 dollars

was made on this day to deliver of the child to "C".

After the child has been handed over to the "C"family

"C" will take good care of her, and when she comes of age,

she will be married by order of "C" and at the same time

her parents will be informed of her marriage so that they may

have the right of visit thereafter.

In case of any misfortune befallen the girl,it is

heaven's decree.

Lest words of mouth should not be sufficient, this

Presentation Note is given to "C" as proof.

The girl was born in Ding Chi year, 9th moon, "Chi" time,

about 10.a.m. a native of Fak Tang Kong Mee,in Shun Tak Distri

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