human
Who is this Edward? I told her briefly his story.
gpt
Is this not a case, she said,
human
Some of the most eminent naturalists, I was able to answer, were anxious that he should have one, and a Memorial to Her Majesty praying for it was being extensively signed.
gpt
Go on with the Memorial, Her Majesty said.
human
That is essential; but leave the book with me. I will write to-day to Lord Beaconsfield, and I have no doubt the pension will be at once granted. The next day (20th December 1876), in a letter from the Queen, she wrote:
gpt
Lord Beaconsfield had already heard of the book, which with this letter the Queen return, and is most ready to recommend Edward for a pension of £50. He was most amiable about it.