Alix's letter to Ernst, year 1886

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:

Darling Ernie,
As I could not say Goodbye to Eddy this evening, perhaps he might first come to the door to-morrow before leaving, like last year, and I could be there in my sort of dressing gown, don't you think so. Perhaps you might ask to. — Your Alix.

Above: Alix.

Above: Ernst.