No. 103 Alix to Ernst Ludwith Palais Ednburg, Coburg 18/30 April 1894
....I recieved a glorious present from Nicky's parents, wh. you must see, and the H. Catherine's order."
No.106 - Alix to Enst Ludwig Windsor Castle 30 April/12 May 1894
...If only Wondra* wld. hurry with things, - otherwise Nicky will never get them on the 18th.
* Ph. Wondra, court jeweller to the Hessian grand-ducal court at 16 Ludwigstrase, Darmstadt.
No.108 - Alix to Ernst Ludwig, Harrogate - Saturday, 21 May/2 June 1894
....How pretty Wondra made the links; the matchbox I hear is coming next week, so I shall keep it now till the dear creature (Nicholas) comes.....
No.109 - Alix to Ernst Ludwig Harrogate - Thursday 26 May/7 June 1894
...Nicky gave me a magnificent bracelet in diamonds with a clasp of diamonds & two rubies, to be worn with a brooch too.*
*These were sent in advance of Nicholas' arrival in England for Alix's birthday which was on the 6th June.
There are no letters from Alix to her brother during Nicholas stay and she does not mention any other jewellery gifts before her wedding.
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