Alexandra's letter to Maria, dated December 17, 1916

Alexandra wrote this letter to her third daughter Maria on December 7, 1916.

Source:

Transcript and photos of letter courtesy of GARF (State Archives of the Russian Federation) via Olga Grigor'eva at lastromanovs on VK

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Transcript:

Dec. 17. 1916
Deary, if Батюшка comes to one of you, tell Him I shld. like всенощная in the house (church) at 6½ as my heart is bad. Want him at 10 for Confession — & tomorrow service at 9 in the Пещ. храм.

None of you come?
A. goes. —
Mama

Above: Alexandra.

Above: Maria, year 1916.