Baby in the Palace - PART II
Aleksei to Alexandra -- May 18, 1916
Dear Mama,
I miss you a lot... Yesterday V. Nicholaevich won a ton of money at nain jaune. Today Gilliard had a hair wash. He is as fluffy as a sheep. This ink is impossible. In the evening I prayed for you (+ many times). It feels empty without you. May God protect you.
Your Aleksei
Aleksei to Alexandra -- November 4, 1916
My Dearest Darling Mother,
It's a terrible bore having to write in bed in such good weather. The muscle of my leg is hurting. SP [the doctor] won't let me walk. A big kiss to you all. May God protect you! With much love to you and my sisters.
Your Aleksei
Aleksei to Alexandra -- November 6, 1916
My Dear Sweet Darling Mama,
I slept well last night, but got to sleep late. The weather is wonderful. The sun is teasing me! The pains have become less. I can walk although I'm trying not to. I am having a happy day. I am playing a lot.
My salary? I am waiting!!!
A big kiss. May God protect you!!! Hourrah!
Your loving 5th Romanov
Aleksei to Alexandra -- November 8, 1916
My Darling, Own, Sweat Dear Mama,
It's warm. Tomorrow I will get up.
My salary! I beg you!!!! There's nothing to eatttt! I am also unlucky at nain-jaune. So what!!! I shall soon start selling my clothes books and will finally die of hunger.
We all kiss your hand!!!! I kiss you many times. Greetings from Joy, Kotka [the cat] and the Toad.
May God keep you!
Aleksei
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