In the first thread of The Empress Strikes Back there are some entries by Alix concerning Maria having "angina." (I will post the entries below.) I am wondering if anyone knows more about this? There are many type of angina- which did she have? Surely one of the less serious types, or perhaps it wasn't even angina as we know it today. (I am also assuming that the phrase, "She has 37" refers to her temperature?) Thanks in advance!
Letter No. 30 Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 14-th
Marie's angina is better, she slept well and has 37, Tatiana has Mme Becker, so only gets up for luncheon.
Letter No. 30 Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 14-th
The girls went to the hospitals after luncheon and sledging - and in the evening. To-day they will go again, and to-morrow begin their work there. - I cant, alas, as yet and am very sorry about it, as it helps me morally. –
Letter No. 31. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 15-th 1914
The Children began their work to-day and had heavy cases.
Letter No. 31. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 15-th 1914
Marie has not yet come down as her throat is not quite in order, temp. normal.
Letter No. 31. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 15-th 1914
Olga and Anastasia are sledging with Isa, Tatiana has lessons - Shura reads to Marie, Baby is out
Letter No. 32. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 16-th 1914
The girls are in the hospital, Baby has just gone out, Anastasia has a lesson & Marie has not yet been let come down.
Letter No. 33. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 17-th 1914
Olga walks through the garden to Znamenia & fr. there on foot to the hospital, Tatiana follows in a motor after her lesson, Olga feels the better for air & short exercise in the morning. –
Letter No. 33. Tsarskoe Selo, Dec. 17-th 1914
Marie is coming down at last.