Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP15699
Date
1919 March 22
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
11 Peace des Etats-Unis
Dear wonderful little Girl
Cary has just brought the cablegram telling us of the little new son born yesterday and I know my longing to go straight to you is only second to his—and we are all so thankful you are well & everything going so finely—You are a real soldier and I am so proud of you—
This had taken my breath away—because I thought May would be the time—you looked so trim & lovely that I could not believe it was true even when I read the cable—but heres to you & the boy—and all sorts of happy wishes—
Cary is like a baloon with the string cut—& just said—“Well, Paris never looked so beautiful to me before—I don’t care now whether it rains or snows—Gertrude is all right”
Bless both your hearts—you are wonderful—and I am sure I could never have been as brave.
Well who do you suppose I am having to Tea this afternoon? Alice & Louis Lombard! They are in Paris for a week & wish “to pay their respects!
I know Cary has told you that we all like our new house very much—it is brighter & more open than the other one—& we are very comfortable—
At Worth’s they were so eager to know if you liked your coat & dress—
The weather is much better than in the winter & the early flowers & fruit trees in blossom In the Bois & all along the streets long rows of chairs are appearing & Paris seems coming into its own again—
We have had 2 small dinner parties—one of Col. & Mrs. House—Lord Robert Cecil—& the other of the Sharps—The latter sail April 10 for home & I believe the Wallaces will come about the same time—
Yesterday we all enjoyed very much having Elizabeth Asquith lunch with us—She is a brilliant little creature & interesting as she can be.
I had a card from Mrs. Dumont saying they hope to be in Paris next month—I hope she will bring your wedding gift, so we can take it home for you sans duty.
Tomorrow we expect to motor up for another tour of the devastated regions starting at 8 A.
M. sharp. Cary & Miss Benham go with us—Now I must stop & send Mother a line before lunch. Do take all possible care of your dear little self. Woodrow would want to be included in love & congratulations, but he is at one of those interminable conferencesTender love & all sorts of it
from your loving
“Miss Ede”
Dear wonderful little Girl
Cary has just brought the cablegram telling us of the little new son born yesterday and I know my longing to go straight to you is only second to his—and we are all so thankful you are well & everything going so finely—You are a real soldier and I am so proud of you—
This had taken my breath away—because I thought May would be the time—you looked so trim & lovely that I could not believe it was true even when I read the cable—but heres to you & the boy—and all sorts of happy wishes—
Cary is like a baloon with the string cut—& just said—“Well, Paris never looked so beautiful to me before—I don’t care now whether it rains or snows—Gertrude is all right”
Bless both your hearts—you are wonderful—and I am sure I could never have been as brave.
Well who do you suppose I am having to Tea this afternoon? Alice & Louis Lombard! They are in Paris for a week & wish “to pay their respects!
I know Cary has told you that we all like our new house very much—it is brighter & more open than the other one—& we are very comfortable—
At Worth’s they were so eager to know if you liked your coat & dress—
The weather is much better than in the winter & the early flowers & fruit trees in blossom In the Bois & all along the streets long rows of chairs are appearing & Paris seems coming into its own again—
We have had 2 small dinner parties—one of Col. & Mrs. House—Lord Robert Cecil—& the other of the Sharps—The latter sail April 10 for home & I believe the Wallaces will come about the same time—
Yesterday we all enjoyed very much having Elizabeth Asquith lunch with us—She is a brilliant little creature & interesting as she can be.
I had a card from Mrs. Dumont saying they hope to be in Paris next month—I hope she will bring your wedding gift, so we can take it home for you sans duty.
Tomorrow we expect to motor up for another tour of the devastated regions starting at 8 A.
M. sharp. Cary & Miss Benham go with us—Now I must stop & send Mother a line before lunch. Do take all possible care of your dear little self. Woodrow would want to be included in love & congratulations, but he is at one of those interminable conferencesTender love & all sorts of it
from your loving
“Miss Ede”
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1919 March 22, WWP15699, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.