124 EE CORDS AND REMINISCENCES OF GOODWOOD 



CHAPTER XII. 



THE MILITARY TESTIMONIAL TO THE FIFTH DUKE. 



After such a victory over tlie Government and the 

 Horse Guards, the Press was almost unanimous in 

 praise of the Duke of Richmond, as a victor who 

 merited well-earned laurels. Many of these eulogies 

 are before me, but space will not permit me to dwell 

 on them. The expression of public opinion did not 

 evaporate in words only. It was, therefore, deter- 

 mined to present the Duke with a testimonial in 

 recognition of his long and difficult efforts. 



A committee was formed, of which Lord Saltoun 

 was Chairman. After much discussion, it was resolved 

 that the subscriptions were to be rigidly confined to 

 those who had received the medals, and the amount 

 was fixed to range from one pound to five shillings 

 from officers, and for private soldiers ranged as low 

 as one penny. 



: , Subscriptions flowed in rapidly, and it was arranged 

 to present the Duke with the testimonial at a public 

 dinner to be held at Willis's room, Lord Saltoun 

 being present. 



