Alix's letter to Ernst, dated September 20/October 2, 1888

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 Ernie,
I send you these lines, whilst my hair is being done. — It is raining fast, and it is cold. — Sunday, and yesterday we had several times thick snow. —

Also yesterday we had our first rehursal, but of course it did not go very well, as all of the Gentlemen were not there. I think Rebecca will be quite charming, the grouping is so pretty, & also the Indians look so nice. —

You must excuse a short letter to-day, but I am always so buisy now, settling about the costumes, so that I can scarcely ever find a moment to myself. —

I heard from Tebe again the other day. She sends you, darling Ernie, many messages. The dear Cousins also. — They are all looking so well, Aunty too. —

With a tender kiss, I am, Ever yr most loving & truly devoted Alix.

Above: Alix.

Above: Ernst.