Sunday, August 7, 2022

Letter to Alexandra from Olga, dated February 8, 1912

Source:

Olga Grigor'eva at lastromanovs on VK



The letter:

Forgive me Mama my Sweet! —
God bless you and make You well and happy. Good night.
Tenderest kisses to You Angel Mama dear & Papa
fr. Yr. very own
true girl Olga. —
T. S. 1912 8 февр.


Above: Alexandra.


Above: Olga.

Note: February 8 (Old Style) is a commemoration/feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church. On certain days in the church calendar people are supposed to atone for their sins, which is why Olga apologises to Alexandra in this letter.

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