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Fine antique signed letter from Prince Andrew Alexandrovich Romanov (1897-1981), to his adopted daughter Elisabeth Alexandrovna Friederici. She was the daughter of his wife Princess Elisabeth nee Duchess of Sasso Ruffo (1886-1940), and Major Alexander Alexandrovich Friederici (1878-1916).
Written from Paris in Russian and addressed to his adopted daughter who was staying with at the home of his mother Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna at Frogmore Cottage, accompanied by its original envelope, dated 16th May 1926:
"My dear Elise!
Christ is Risen indeed!
Thank you for your letter, you've already written to me about your illness, and I hope that your strength will recover soon.
I really like Andrysha's little xxx could be a good xxx.
I hope the British will now understand the danger of Bloshevism and unite the world against it.
I kiss you hard. Axxx is with you mentally and Pasha too.
Your loving
Papa"
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Envelope Size: 9.5 x 14 cm approx