and his family, and especially attached to Prince Alexis, Botkin refused to leave the family's side and was, with them, executed by radical Bolsheviks. Exceedingly rare A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], June 22, 1903 to a fellow physician, in Russian. In small part: "...In July Dr. Ivanov must cease visits to our children's hospital...Can you assist us and take these visits upon yourself?...". Light toning in places, otherwise very good condition.