jul 7, 1850 - Sarah was brought to London to meet the queen

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1850 - Sarah (8) was brought to London to meet the queen, who was impressed by her exceptional intelligence, and had the girl, whom she called Sally, raised as her goddaughter in the British middle class. Queen Victoria was so impressed by the girl’s natural regal manner and her gift for academic studies, Literature, Art and Music that she gave her an allowance for her welfare.

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