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In 1852, when John Camden Neild passed away, he left his fortune to Queen Victoria. She left some money to his servants, which he did not provide for in his will. What was the usual fate of domestic servants when the household ended? Were they normally provided for by the estate?

by /u/whythecynic in /r/AskHistorians

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