Orphans are entitled to allowance. His Lordship therefore regrets that he can hold out no hope that any provision can be made for Miss Brown.
There was a contract between her and the Government. What occurred in 1885? Within another type of contract, her salary was fixed at £800, rising periodically to £1000.
Under the Company's documents, she was declared pensionable, entitling her to a pension on ultimately retiring from that service.