Many unlanded British nobility came to the US in that time frame seeking fame and fortune that was denied them. It would stand to reason that they would bring their servants with them. Maybe Mohinder came with his employer but his employer falls victim to misfortune, like hostile natives, disease, or outlaws. A misfortune leaving him stranded; a stranger in a strange and savage land. So Mohinder has to make his way as best he can.
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