Alix's letter to Queen Victoria, written during her first time in Russia for the occasion of Ella's wedding, dated June 18, 1884

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 14, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

Peterhof
June 18th 1884
Dearest Grandmama,
I was delighted with the beautiful presents and with Your dear letter — for all of which many, many thanks.

Please forgive the delay in answering. I have been much with little Xenia and her brothers, and only come to our rooms at bed-time, so Miss Jackson hopes You will kindly excuse me not writing sooner.

It is very pretty here, and I enjoy myself very much. Ernie has gone this morning with the other cousins (who held the crown at the wedding) to see dear Ella and Serge, and they all come here to-night for a Dance "Souterie" at the Oldenburg's.

I hope You liked what Irène and I painted. I am sorry I was unable to do any nice work, but at Xmas I hope to be more successful.
With many kisses and much love to dear Auntie, I am
Dearest Grandmama, Your most loving and grateful Grand-child
Alix

Above: Alix with her sisters Irène, Victoria and Ella.

Above: Queen Victoria.

Alix's letter to Queen Victoria for her 65th birthday, dated May 21, 1884

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 14, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

May 21st 1884

Dearest Grandmama
I am writing to wish you many happy returns of your dear Birthday and hope you will not feel tired after your long journey.

We often think of your visit and missed you and dear Auntie very much when you left us — the house seemed so lonely and empty...
Dearest Grandmama
Your loving and dutiful Grandchild
Alix

Above: Alix.

Above: Queen Victoria.

Alix's letter to Queen Victoria, dated December 22, 1883

Source:

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

The letter:

December 22nd
Dearest Grandmama
I hope you will like the Banner Screen we have worked, and that it will be useful. All our invalids are better — and Ella has already been out driving. We all thought Irène looking very well & plump.

Wishing you and dear Auntie a very happy Christmas.
I am, dearest Grandmama
Your loving & dutiful grandchild
Alix

Above: Alix.

Above: Queen Victoria.

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.

Alix's letter the day after her eleventh birthday to Queen Victoria, dated June 7, 1883

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, pages 12 to 13, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

Seeheim
June 7 1883
Darling Grandmama,
I thank you very much for Your kind letter and the pretty silver box. It is very nice here and the weather is fine. Yesterday we had a family dinner and I got many pretty presents. Herr Muther gave me a "cress-doll." It is a bottle with a doll's head and arms covered by a dress, he knitted himself and on which cress is sown. I water it often and the cress is growing quite big. We have brought all the dogs here and they bark dreadfully at night. Please give much love to Aunty and Ella from us all, and with many kisses I remain
Your dutiful, loving Grandchild
Alix

Above: Alix. Photo courtesy of TatianaZ on Flickr.

Above: Queen Victoria.

Alix's letter to Queen Victoria for her 64th birthday, dated May 20, 1883

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, page 12, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

May 20th 1883
Dearest Grandmama
I wish you many happy returns of your dear Birthday and hope it will be a very bright day.

We have had such a pleasure in working the embroidery for the paper-rack which I hope you will like. We are going to Seeheim soon, and I am very glad.

I hope, dearest Grandmama, that Balmoral will do you much good, and with best love and kisses
I am, dearest Grandmama
Your most loving child,
Alix

Above: Alix.

Above: Queen Victoria.

Alix's letter to Queen Victoria, dated December 30, 1882

Source:

Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 1: Princess of Hesse, 1872-1893, pages 11 to 12, by George Hawkins, 2023

The letter:

Dec 30th 1882
Dearest Grandmama
I send by the messinger a small white Comforter and I hope, dearest Grandmama, You will pardon the delay. I work so badly that we feared I could do nothing nice enough to send You but another time I will try to do better.

Sisters are going to-night to a Dance and Uncle Alexander's.

All desire much love to You and dear Auntie, and with many kisses,
I am, dearest Grandmama,
Your most loving and dutiful child
Alix

Above: Alix.

Above: Queen Victoria.