Alix's letter to Ernst, dated March 15/27, 1887

Source:

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 old Ernie,
I am looking forward with delight, to see you again, as it is very dull. — I have already different times popped into your room to fetch the costume Photos, as you allowed me to. I have but the 2nd Photo of Toni in your drawer with the other. The Spanish large group is done, & on the whole is good. It is too large to send, as it is in a frame with glass. — Madge sends her love to Joseph & Ante-Adam.

I hope you feel fresher now, & that the change will have done you good. Herr Lord is very well & always in the house. —

We have horrid Regen, & so cannot go out. We have just come home from Pfr. Sell, it was a very long, but nice sermon. Much love to the dear Cousins. — You must not mind such a short letter, but I have not very much time, as I want to write to dear Papa just a line or two; & if possible to Ella.

Now I must end this short epistle. With many kisses, I remain, Ever your loving little Sunny.

Above: Alix.

Above: Ernst.

Note: Regen = rain.