Alix's letter to Ernst, year 1889

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,
The painter would like to know when he could paint you to-day (only about an hour, I think, & in the Galery.) —

I just heard from Ella, who mentiones, that Miechen will most likely give a Costume Ball, like last year — Ladies in white, & Gentlemen in red. — If you will therefore take your Spanish Costume & the Pretty Boy his. He might put also red feather into his cap, she thinks.
Alix

[P. S.] Perhaps I shall skate this afternoon with the Girls. —Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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Above: Alix.

Above: Ernst.