dunsbyowl1867 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 We think we've got it bad sometimes! A singularly happy act must be mentioned in connexion with this visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sheffield. It came in the shape of a letter to Alderman Mark Firth on December 23rd, 1878, from Sandringham, from the Secretary of the Princess of Wales, and came at a time when distress in Sheffield was exceedingly severe. The letter was in the following terms: " Sir,--The Princess of Wales, having heard with great regret of the severe distress prevailing in Sheffield, and gratefully remembering the kind reception received from the inhabitants when the Prince of Wales and herself visited the town during your Mayoralty, Her Royal Highness has directed me to forward the enclosed cheque for fifty pounds as a contribution to the special fund now being raised for relief of the poor in Sheffield, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Most excellent, Thank You very much. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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