Sources:
Letters of the Tsaritsa to the Tsar, 1914-1916, published by Duckworth & Co., 1923
The letter:
No. 76.
Tsarskoje Selo, May 7-th 1915
My very own Angel,
Again I write in full haste, no quiet time. — Yesterday evening were at Ania's.
Slept not famously — heart heavy of anxiety, hate not being with you when trying times. — This morning after Znamenje peeped in to Anias, her sweet nieces & Alia overnighted in her house so as to get good air. — Then we had an operation — anxious one, serious case — & worked till after I. Before 2 said goodbye to Karangozov & Gordinsky, then Tatiana's committee — big group 2¼ to four.
Went to A. till 5, saw our Friend there — thinks much of you, prays, "we sat and talked together, — and still God will help."
Its horrid not being with you at a time so full of heartache & anxiety — would to God I could be of help to you — one comfort N. P. is near you & then I am quieter — a natural, warm heart & kind look helps when worries fill the soul; not a fat O. or Drent. As the cosacks begged everytime so much, have said two or 1 officer may come with us. — Fear it will be very official still, but our Fr. wants me to go on such journeys. —
Treasure of my soul, Angel beloved, God help you, console & strengthen & help our brave heroes. —
I kiss you over & over again & bless you without end. Must finish.
Ever yr. very own
Wify.
Nicholas's telegram:
Telegram. Stavka. 7 May, 1915.
Best thanks for sweet letter. Tell her that I was touched by her note. The news is unsatisfactory. I wish you a happy journey, and hope that it will not prove fatiguing. I kiss you fondly.
Nicky.
Above: Alexandra. Photo courtesy of tashusik2 on Flickr.
Above: Nicholas. Photo courtesy of tashusik2 on Flickr.
Above: Anna Vyrubova.
Above: Grigori Rasputin.
Note: Alexandra always referred to Grigori Rasputin as "our Friend".
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