Alexandra's letter to Tatiana, year 1907

Alexandra wrote this letter to her second daughter Tatiana on December 30, 1907.

Source:

A Lifelong Passion, letters and diary entries compiled by Andrei Maylunas and Sergei Mironenko

The letter:

My darling Tatiana,
Very tender thanks for your dear little letter. Yes, I am sorry to say that there were terrible mistakes in this letter, yet more than in others. Try to be more attentive and think nicely before spelling a word.

Such a joy to know that you all have normal temp: I have 36.7 last night 37.5 and a headache. I hear Papa walking upstairs — it is lucky he can see you and give me news of you all. I have got such a collection of letters from you all now. Shall give Ania your kisses. She has gone to town for church and lunches with her Parents.

Doctor just made an injection again — today in the right leg. Today it is the 49th day that I am ill, tomorrow begins the 8th week.

Tell Baby sweet that Mama kisses him very, very tenderly and wants him to get quickly well again. It is so sad seeing none of you dears, tho' today Anastasia may come down.

Above: Alexandra.

Above: Tatiana.

Above: Anastasia.

Above: Alexei.