King Tom was the Temne ruler of the land where the

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was first located. He was described by John C. Lettsome as "a very fine fellow, so far as dress goes, for he generally has variegated bright colours; his hat is immensely large, and the whole flap covered with gold lace, of which he is very proud. His palace is, however equal to a hut." Lettsome also stated that he was at one time father-in-law of

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.Braidwood S. (1994) p. 7

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