Message to Queen victoria-1898...

I, Menelik II, king of kings of Ethiopia, say to our very honored friend Victoria, Queen of the great English people, 'May the Saviour of the World gives you health!'

When the very beautiful and excellent phonograph (recording) of the Queen reached me by the hands of Monsieur Harrington and when I heard the voice of Your Majesty (as if) you were beside me, I listened with great pleasure.

May God thank you for your good wishes for us and for my kingdom. May God give you long life and health and give your people peace and repose. I have spoken with M. Harrington concerning all issues between both our peoples. When he told me that he was now returning to England, I said to him that I would be pleased if he could settle all our affairs before coming back. And now, may the Queen receive him well.

Furthermore, we have told M. Harrington about Matamma*, how our great king** and many of our compatriots died there for their religious zeal. I have hope that you will help us in having the English government recognize this city for us.

May God help us that Ethiopia and England may remain in peace and friendship. Having said this, I extend my greetings of respect to your great people.

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