Shortly after the birth of Nicholas' third daughter, Maria, in June 1899, George wrote to his brother, "I am terribly sad that I have not yet been able to see your daughters and get to know them; but what can I do!
Pouco despois do nacemento da terceira filla de Nicolao, María, en xuño de 1899, Xurxo escribiulle ao seu irmán: estou terriblemente triste de non poder ver as túas fillas nin coñecelas; pero que podo facer?