Woodrow Wilson to Walter Hines Page
Title
Woodrow Wilson to Walter Hines Page
Creator
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Identifier
WWP25536
Date
1918 November 26
Description
President Wilson writes that he is thrilled to hear that Page is recovering from his illness.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Contributor
Anna Phillips
Relation
WWP25535
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
My dear Page:
It was good to see your handwriting and to see it so steady. It is a very delightful proof to me that you are coming out from under the burden of your illness, and the letter throughout speaks your old spirit, so that I am sure that your health is coming back to its former courses again.
You know with what sentiments and regrets I accept your resignation and how heartily sorry I am that you could not have been an active participant in the present all-important things that are going on on the other side, but undoubtedly you did the wise thing in not attempting to continue. I am only thankful that you did not go on too long.
I hope that the time is not far off when I can see you and catch up with things in a long talk.
With best wishes, and congratulations on your improvement,
Cordially and faithfully yours,
[Woodrow Wilson]
Hon. Walter H. Page,
St. Lukes’ Hospital, New York, N.Y.
It was good to see your handwriting and to see it so steady. It is a very delightful proof to me that you are coming out from under the burden of your illness, and the letter throughout speaks your old spirit, so that I am sure that your health is coming back to its former courses again.
You know with what sentiments and regrets I accept your resignation and how heartily sorry I am that you could not have been an active participant in the present all-important things that are going on on the other side, but undoubtedly you did the wise thing in not attempting to continue. I am only thankful that you did not go on too long.
I hope that the time is not far off when I can see you and catch up with things in a long talk.
With best wishes, and congratulations on your improvement,
Cordially and faithfully yours,
[Woodrow Wilson]
Hon. Walter H. Page,
St. Lukes’ Hospital, New York, N.Y.
Original Format
Letter
To
Page, Walter Hines, 1855-1918
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Woodrow Wilson to Walter Hines Page,” 1918 November 26, WWP25536, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.