Andrey Damirov (VK)
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Alexandra's letter to Nicholas, dated April 9, 1915, and Nicholas's telegram, dated April 10, 1915
Sources:
The letter:
No. 61.
Tsarskoe Selo, April 9-th 1915
My own Sweetheart,
Such a sunny morning again. Slept badly, heart more enlarged. Yesterday at 6 temp. 37.3½ at 11. 37.2. This morning 36.5; — such an infection generally acts upon a not strong heart, & as mine was again so tired, of course I feel it more. Botkin turned up to my surprise, to-morrow Sirotinin comes for the last time. — I send you a French letter from Alexei, & one from Anastasia. — I wore yr. lovely cross the evening in bed still. My thoughts are the whole time with you, & I keep wondering what you are doing & how getting along. What an interesting journey. Hope somebody will photograph. Had news fr. my flying stores train No. 5, that Brussilov inspected it, & was very contended with the help it gives — they bring out presents, medicaments, linnen, boots, & return with wounded. The bigger ones have the kitchen & Priest; — all this is thanks to little Mekk. It grew so dark & now there has been a good downpour & more to follow, so I wont go on the balkony & its windy besides — Ania still intends coming, tho' I strongly advised her not to — why get wet & have Juk soaked, (only so as to come to me) its selfish & foolish, she might as well be a day without seeing me, but she wants more, says an hour is too little already. But I want little at a time, as get so tired still. — Fond thanks for yr letter from Brody. How glad I am you have fine weather. Our Friend blesses your journey. — I keep thinking of you the whole time. It got fine this afternoon, but I was too tired to go out. Received Khlebnikov, my exlancer who has civil service in the Crimea because of his health, but whom I helped to get into the regiment as soon as the war began (he looks & feels flourishing) — told me about the lost platoon of the 6-th squadron. 10 men ran away & got back to the regiment after wandering about in the forests & dressed as peasants. Then Apraxin came, whom, I had not seen for four months. — Ania sat for an hour. Now she has our Friend & the girls, after walking & driving have gone to the big Palace; Baby is in the garden. I wear your ideal cross.
God's blessing be upon you, guard & guide you. Very fondest kisses fr. yr. very own
Wify.
My love to the old man & to N. P. & give him news of my health. Just now 37.1 again.
Nicholas's telegram:
Telegram. Telegraph Office 152. 10 April, 1915.
Have arrived safely in Khyrov via Sambor. Saw the wonderful Caucasian Corps. The district is delightful. The weather is summer-like. Have received very deep and joyful impressions. I embrace you tenderly.
Nicky.
Above: Nicholas and Alexandra.
Alexandra's letter to Alexei, dated May 24, 1916
Source:
George Hawkins at Letters and writings of Nicholas II and his family on Facebook
The letter:
My darling Alexei,
I kiss you gently and thank you for your dear letter. I am lying on the sofa on the balcony, it is terribly hot — Olga is sewing shirts, the little ones are at the infirmary. Tatiana has gone out horse riding. My head feels so cretinised — I had reports for two hours. In the morning, I handed out instruments at the operation — the masseuse had his appendix cut out. Yesterday, we spent the evening at the infirmary. Anastasia played a miniature croquet with the wounded on the table, Maria did puzzles with some of the others. Olga and Tatiana cleaned instruments after the morning's operations, I did embroidery and later played Halma with V & A Vilchkovsky, Baron Taube and Sedov. We saw Golutvin out on the street clean-shaven. Olga kisses and crushes you, and I do too, my own Angel! Uncle Paul is coming for tea and this evening, we shall be at the infirmary again — this is more enjoyable for us when you are not here. Well, good-bye, my joy. May Christ protect you + It was very sad to celebrate my birthday without you,
Your tenderly loving, old Mama +
Kiss Igor from me. Thank Zhilik sincerely for his congratulations.
Tsarskoe Selo, May 24th
Above: Alexandra. Photo courtesy of Ilya Grigoryev at lastromanovs at VK.
Above: Alexei. Photo courtesy of Ilya Grigoryev at lastromanovs at VK.
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