Alix's letter to Ernst, dated July 26, 1887

Alix wrote this letter to her brother Ernst on July 26, 1887.

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The letter:

My own darling Ernie,
I am going to send you this note again through a Relations, as I am going to give it to dear Papa to take. You cannot think how unhappy I am that he is going to leave, although I am pleased for you. — What an awful pity that we shall not be home for darling Papa's (50th) B. D. as it will be Irène's last, before she marries. — But I am sure you will make it cheerful for him, as you are such a dear darling old fellow, — who is reddy to do anything to give an other a pleasure, & to make him happy. —

I hope Liko gave you my note. I am sure it must be much nicer for you now to do night excursions, is it not? Yesterday I stayed up for supper, that is to say dinner, as it was A. Louischen's & A. Cambridges B. D. The three Prussian Cousins & Uncle also came. Aunt could not, as she was at London. Eulalie, Antoine, A. Marie & U. Lorne dined too.

To-day Eulalie and husband left. — To-morrow we shall take Papa to Portsmouth, & U. Arthur. The Prussian Cousins send you their very best love. — This afternoon, when Papa, Irène & I were driving with Grandmama, it poured fearfully. — It is fearfully hot & heavy here. Papa bathed to-day, for the first & last time. — I was painted by Tuxen to-day, & to-morrow must sit again.

Hearty love to the Aeta Bund.

Now, Dearest darling Ernie, Goodbye & God bless you. Ever your own & very loving & true little Sister Axeli, Alix, Alicky, Xila or Colrettchen.

[P. S.] Many 1000 kisses. Love to all at the Heiligenberg.

Above: Alix. Photo courtesy of TatianaZ on Flickr.

Above: Ernst.