HL Deb 09 February 1872 vol 209 c180
THE LORD STEWARD (The Earl of BESSBOROUGH)

reported Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, as follows:— MY LORDS, I THANK you for your loyal Address. IT gives me sincere gratification to receive the assurance of your sympathy with me during the recent alarming illness of my dear son The Prince of Wales, and your congratulations on the prospect of his complete recovery. I RELY with the same confidence as heretofore on your cordial assistance in all measures which may be calculated to promote the prosperity of my people.