Source:
Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, pages 36 to 37, by George Hawkins, 2023
The letter:
Darmstadt
Xmas Day
Dearest Grandmama,
I was delighted with all the lovely Presents and send You my most loving thanks for them.
I wore my fur this morning at Church and it looked very pretty.
It was so very kind of You, dear Grandmama to give me that nice Shakespeare, which I shall prize immensely.
Irène is looking well, and it makes Xmas all the merrier to have her with us.
Hoping that You have spent a pleasant Xmas, and that the New Year will be a very happy one to You and dear Aunty, I remain Dearest Grandmama, Your most grateful and loving Child
Alix
Above: Alix.
Above: Queen Victoria.
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