Tobolsk, January 22, 1918

My dear darling Annie:

We are glad to have news again from you and that you have
received the things we sent you. It is 9 below zero today, very
windy but with a sunshine. We went out for a walk and I did some
skiing in the back yard. Yesterday we staged a French comedy
with Tatiana and Jick, while the others are preparing still other
commedies. We have several nice soldiers and play at draughts
with them in the guard room. Kolia D. visits me on holy-days.
RN Nagomy sleeps in my room. Siedneff, Volkoff, Group and Chembur-
off are with us. It is time to go to lunch. I kiss and hugg you.
May the Lord preserve you.

A.