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King Tom was the Temne ruler of the land where the Province of Freedom Sierra Leone 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 immenesely 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 Henry Smeathman.