Alexandra's telegram to Major-General Sir John Hanbury-Williams upon the death of his eldest son, dated December 20, 1916

Source:

The Emperor Nicholas II as I Knew Him, by Major-General Sir John Hanbury-Williams, 1922

The telegram:

Accept my heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. God help you to bear this heavy trial and send consolation and strength to your poor wife. ALEXANDRA.

Above: Alexandra.

Above: Major-General Sir John Hanbury-Williams.