The Correspondence of the Empress Alexandra of Russia with Ernst Ludwig and Eleonore, Grand Duke and Duchess of Hesse, 1878-1916, edited by Petra H. Kleinpenning, 2010
The letter:
My darling Ernie,
I am quickly going to begin this letter, before going to Breakfast wh. we are to have indoors to-day (for the second time since we are here) as it is raining, & also rather grey & foggy. —
I got a letter from Victoria to-day saying that they have at last got rain. — I hear from her that your first Aufgabe went off nicely the other day & you had to write a report. How difficult it must have been. — I am too disappointed to think that we shall not be home for the Manoevres! What fun it would have been to live once more at Romrod and to see you flying & marching all over the place. —
I only hope, that it will not tire you very much, as I hear you are growing again rather thin, poor boy. —
I feel much better in my head, since I am in England and have luckily very few headaches unberufen. — Yesterday I had a nervous one but I bore it patiently, as I was so thankful for not having it oftener.
I only did not drive with Grandmama. — I have just returned from breakfast and the sun is shining brightly, so that we shall go soon for a turn with Grdmama, so I shall have to end. With a hearty kiss for you & dear Papa, I remain, My darling old Ernie, Ever your most loving & truely devoted little Sister Alix.
[P. S.] I shall write as soon as possible again.
We have been making different sketches here, & it is most amusing, although they are not always very beatiful.
We leave Wednesday afternoon, it will be very sad to have to say goodbye to the dear cousins & the Yacht.
Above: Alix.
Above: Ernst.
Notes: Aufgabe = assignment
unberufen = knock on wood
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