Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Alix's letter to her father, dated September 8, 1889

Source:

Императрица Александра Фёдоровна page on VK

https://vk.com/club3643162?w=wall-3643162_323


The letter:

Den 8ten Sept.
1889
Mein liebster, bester Papa,
Diese Zeilen sollen Dir meine herzlichsten und innigsten Glückwünsche zu Deinem [Geburtstag].

Mit tausend Küssen & Glückwünschen,
Verbleibe ich,
Deine ewig treue, & Dich liebende kleine
Alicky

English translation (my own):

Sept. 8
1889
My dearest, darling Papa,
These lines are to give You my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations on Your Birthday.

With a thousand kisses & congratulations,
I remain,
Your ever devoted & loving little
Alicky


Above: Alix with her father, Grand Duke Louis.

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