Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Alexandra's telegram to Toni Becker, dated October 22, 1899

Source:

Briefe der Zarin Alexandra von Russland an ihre Jugendfreundin Toni Becker-Bracht (2009), edited by Lotte Hoffmann-Kuhnt

The telegram:

= innigste glueck-segenswuensche, freute mich unendlich endlich euch zu begegenen, wie lange bleibst du noch? =
alix +

English translation (my own):

= best of luck and blessings, I am infinitely happy to finally meet you, how long are you staying? =
alix +


Above: Alexandra. Photo courtesy of Ilya Grigoryev on Flickr.

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