Letter to Alix from her mother Princess Alice, for her birthday, dated June 5, possibly 1878

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 8, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

June 5
Darling Alicky
Many happy returns of your birthday sweet little one. I kiss you, May & the 3 others dear Sisters many kisses. God bless you. I send you 3 little cups from here and a dolly. Ernie sends many loves and kisses. Kiss darling Papa for your old loving Mama A

Above: Alix.

Above: Princess Alice.