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of affection, but they dared not think
of ever being married, because they happened to [indecipherable]
[indecipherable] ficticiously related, otherwise there
was not the slightest ['affinity' crossed out] consanguinity
between them. However when they heard
that I would approve of their union, they
agreed to be wedded with the understanding
that I would protect them against any
interference from their own people. This I
promised to do to the utmost in my power &
they felt secure. [crossed out: I had to perform a distant]
They wer solemnly united in my presence though
not exactly according to our usual Marriage
Ceremony. As sooon as their Marriage be-
came known among the Blacks, the greatest
possible excitement was produced amonst
them. It was unpardonable in these two
young people to marry each other being
brother & sister & it was very wrong of [indecipherable]
further to allow it, or even to aid them
in their unlawful doings, but of course
he knew no better, such was their murmer-
ings & loud complaints. They even went to
the nearest Crown Lands Commisioner & Magi-
strate [crossed out: exclaiming against me ] complaining
[crossed out: in violent terms] against me & upbraiding
the young couple. The worthy Magistrate
paid me a friendly visit to ascertain