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 dearest Ernie,
We have just been saying goodbye to all the Wales', dear Georgy for two years, & dear Louis for a long time. — Ach! These Abschiedstränen are such bad things!
To-night Mossy dines with me, I am going to fetch her. —
You must not mind if this letter is not long, but I have not much time as Miss Jackson wants me for lessons. — But a note is better than no letter, I think.
To-day it is a slight bit cooler. — Aunt Louise & Uncle Lorne leave on the 18th, A. Helen[a] on Friday from here, and A. Marie also very soon, so that really it will be very sad & only [lonely].
How is the affair getting on, between Tebe and Pb?
I enclose a few flowers from here. —
Goodbye, With many kisses, I remain Ever your most loving & truly devoted little Sister Sunny.
P. S. I have sent the Forgetmenot Books to you. Choose one, and send the other to Victoria from me. — Louis sent love. — Irène sends you many messages, but has no time to write.
Above: Alix and Ernst with family.
Note: Abschiedstränen = tears of separation.
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