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,
This is the last letter you will receive from me, from here [Balmoral], as I leave on Wednesday, Alex's Birthday. Please wish him many happy returns from Tebe and me. —
Our tableaux went off beautifully, and everyone seemed enchanted. The photographs have also been taken out and I trust that they will succeed. They were also all so sorry that you and dear Papa were not there to take part in it. This afternoon I drove with Grandmama to Loch Muich. It was quite dark when we came home before seven.
It is warmer to-day, but the snow is still lying. —
Tomorrow Albani is again going to sing here. —
Many 1000 kisses. With tender love, I am, Darling Boysy,
Ever your most loving and truely devoted Alix Alice Alicky Sunny Colrettchen Axeli
Above: Alix in the tableaux.
Above: Ernst.
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