HC Deb 23 June 1843 vol 70 c275
Lord Stanley

said, in answer to Mr. G. Berkeley, he had received within a very short time, and was preparing to lay on the Table, information with regard to the return of a number of coolies from Demerara to India, the term of their engagements having expired. The accounts of these persons were very satisfactory. Their conduct had been exceedingly good, and they were returning perfectly satisfied with their situation, carrying with them a very considerable sum of money, amounting to not less than from 150 to 200 dollars for each individual returning. When on board ship, they made a subscription of two dollars each, to provide a testimonial of their esteem for the manager of the estate on which they had been employed.

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