Alexandra's letter to Nicholas and Nicholas's telegrams, dated December 1, 1914

Sources:

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=inu.30000011396573&view=1up&seq=87

http://www.alexanderpalace.org/letters/december14.html

The letter:

Tsarskoje Selo, Dec. 1-st 1914
My own beloved One,
This is my last letter to you before we meet — God grant in 6 days. To-morrow its two weeks since you left & I have missed my Sweetheart more than I can say. The joy to meet will be intense, only the pain to leave the little Ones for a whole week is great — I cant get accustomed to separations — sweet Agooweeone. — Thank God he is well, that is my consolation. —

Oh I am so tired — so much to do & people to see the last days, therefore I could not write yesterday. — Then I went to the local hospital on Saturday, yesterday to the Invalides, to-day to our big hospital (took Alexei) & gave medals in your name — they were so awfully happy & grateful poor miserable fellows. — We shall miss our sick & they were sad to bid us goodbye. —

Petia lunched, & yesterday Paul took tea — he yearns for a nomination.

Rostof. comes now, I want to find out why Maklakov wont allow the Americans to see how our prisoners are kept — they have been sent to Germany to see, France & England, & I find it wrong one does not show ours. — Cannot write any more. Blessings — kisses without end. —

Ever, Nicky love, your very own deeply loving old
Sunny.

Our Friend wired: »Be crowned with earthly happiness, the heavenly wreaths follow you.«

Nicholas's telegrams:

Telegram.
Sarykamysh Railway. 1 December, 1914
Thank you and Tatiana sincerely for letter; I have only just arrived, and see on the station, to my joy, my Company of the Kabardinsky Regiment. Embrace you closely.
Nicky.

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Telegram. Kars. 1 December, 1914
Have spent an ever-memorable day. I drove from Saryim kamysh in a car to Medginghert. right on the frontier.

There were collected all the lower ranks of all the parts of the Caucasian Army who had most distinguished themselves, about 1200 men. I distributed crosses and medals of St. George among them; they had come straight from the advanced positions, and had an excellent sunburnt appearance. The weather has been warm there for the last few days. The young Gandourin has recovered and will return to his regiment in three days' time. I was exceedingly glad to see the famous Kabardintzy. The road up to the frontier is excellent. I have passed over two beautiful mountains covered with woods. I am now returning. Tender embraces for all.
Nicky.

Above: Nicholas and Alexandra.

Above: Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia. Photo courtesy of romanovsonelastdance on Tumblr.

Above: Alexei.

Above: Grigori Rasputin, whom Alexandra referred to as "Our Friend".