Source:
George Hawkins at Letters and writings of Nicholas II and his family on Facebook
The letter:
12/02/08
Rockfort
Tulse Hill SW
London
Her Imperial Majesty The Czarina
Gracious Madame,
It was with the utmost horror I read that an attempt was to be made upon the life of the Czarewitch. I implore your Majesty to let me have his Imperial Highness to take care of for a time. My husband is a City wine merchant — we live in every comfort in our own house and have a large garden. My daughter is an amiable, merry girl, very fond of children, and he would have a happy life as a little gentleman. He should have every comfort and attention and I should only be too proud of having preserved his precious life. I nearly danced with joy when the news became known that Your Majesties were blessed with a son and heir to the throne.
Perhaps it would please Your Majesty to come here in search of health and change — it is a lovely spot and a peaceful visit might work wonders.
I trust your Majesty will pardon the frankness of my letter. I am very much in earnest and would gladly do anything in my power to avert a catastrophe.
With the greatest respect I have the honour to be Your Majesty's most obedient servant,
Alice Hancock
Above: Alexandra and Alexei.
