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The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844

Note 28 — OLD CANTON.

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Their Chinese names were Tan and Tung, but these words not being readily distinctive to the foreign ear, they both became Tom, while 'Old' and 'Young' were added to suit their respective ages.

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