Friday, June 21, 2024

Alix's letter to Queen Victoria, dated August 21, 1883

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 13, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

August 21st
Dearest Grandmama
I am delighted with the pretty presents you have so kindly sent me, and thank you for them very much. The hat will be very useful and I shall always think of you when I put it on....


Above: Alix. Photo courtesy of TatianaZ on Flickr.


Above: Queen Victoria.

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