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
WWP16616
Date
1927 August 22
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest Altrude
I just can't tell you how much I miss you or what fun it was being together like old times.
I do hope you found all the boys well and happy and that you are just a wee bit sorry you left us.
The Dr obediently went to bed as soon as you left and did not appear until dinner last nightI have not seen him this morning but Charles tells me he is much better, with no cough at all and will be down for lunch night.
Saturday night
Mr. B. & I played 2 more games then I went to my room and he went to join Mr. Dahl at the clubPoor Dahl lost all he made at the Races & more besides and departed a poorer man and perhaps a wiser yesterday A.M.
I went to the Barkleys alone for lunch and had a mighty nice time the other guests were the Cassatts Capt Walker & the gaudy Mrs. Russell.
I walked home for it was lovely out of doors and at 5 Mr. Baruch & I went out to yaddo & found Mr. Peabody & Miss Pardee & the daughter who is, by the way, very nice looking and to whom he appeared as to the highest authorityI wish you could have gone with us for it is a very lovely place and the living room just what I love all gold & russet tints with great windows overlooking a garden sheltered by tall pine trees beyondThere were books a big fire place and space in which to move and think.
It is now 12 ockand no sign of WilmerI am agreed now he will miss the races todayLove to all the boys & your dear selfand if you see Jessie lots of love to them & Margaret & Ben
Yours
Miss E.
I just can't tell you how much I miss you or what fun it was being together like old times.
I do hope you found all the boys well and happy and that you are just a wee bit sorry you left us.
The Dr obediently went to bed as soon as you left and did not appear until dinner last nightI have not seen him this morning but Charles tells me he is much better, with no cough at all and will be down for lunch night.
Saturday night
Mr. B. & I played 2 more games then I went to my room and he went to join Mr. Dahl at the clubPoor Dahl lost all he made at the Races & more besides and departed a poorer man and perhaps a wiser yesterday A.M.
I went to the Barkleys alone for lunch and had a mighty nice time the other guests were the Cassatts Capt Walker & the gaudy Mrs. Russell.
I walked home for it was lovely out of doors and at 5 Mr. Baruch & I went out to yaddo & found Mr. Peabody & Miss Pardee & the daughter who is, by the way, very nice looking and to whom he appeared as to the highest authorityI wish you could have gone with us for it is a very lovely place and the living room just what I love all gold & russet tints with great windows overlooking a garden sheltered by tall pine trees beyondThere were books a big fire place and space in which to move and think.
It is now 12 ockand no sign of WilmerI am agreed now he will miss the races todayLove to all the boys & your dear selfand if you see Jessie lots of love to them & Margaret & Ben
Yours
Miss E.
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,” 1927 August 22, WWP16616, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.