Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time. I hope that everything is all right.
Now it is Bratislava's turn. Altogether, these are not pleasant times, one cannot see even a little patch of clear sky. Now one cannot be sure, one can only hope. I shall write about our game next time, because I have exams now.Write to me in detail about everything which has happened; let's hope it is for the last time. I also enclose the Genealogy of the Romanov family, I hope you will be able to work it out. I send you a big kiss. Please answer as soon as possible. Papa has not received your telegram.
All three of us are very worried about you. Tell us asa quickly as possible how heavy the bombing was. What are your plans now, would it not be better to move in with Lozovsky in Novoe Mesto?
So far our pink passports have not been sent to Svidnik. These long drawn out proceedings have been dragged out for over two months. Have you received your passport for foreign travel?
It would be desirable for us to have all our papers in order. Mikh that we inquired in Svidnik and were given the answer that Bratislava had not yet sent our papers. May the Lord protect you my dear boy. Papa and I embrace you. Pass on our cordial greetings to the Parkhaev family. How are things with them and in what mood are they? Alexander had exams, which he passed well. Fathers Seraphim, Nathaniel and Vitaly and I. He took them in the 5th Class of the Russian Gymnasium. The Monastery has the right vested in it by the Synod Abroad to issue certificates for 4 classes. Photos form part of the description. Size: 29.5 x 20.5 cm approx.