Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14893
Date
1915 September 3
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
2 45 P. M-
My own Precious One-
I can't understand why you are not the proudest man in the whole world - for certainly not one word of praise in these papers is strong enough for what you have done- and what the people - the country and the world owe you - It just thrills me so to read them and to know that they are all true!Oh! Sweetheart, I can't find words to express my own pride in you and the almost awesome wonder that I feel whenever I realize that you have given me your splendid heart and self -Can I just be worthy of the power you have given me - in giving the right to help you - This position is one in which I can be such a help - or such a hindrance. Help me Dearest to learn how to help you - I am still ashamed of worrying you so Wednesday night about these wretched newspaper people and I promise not to go up in the air so again - It was just the combination of you and the Reporters in one day! Last night Randolph and I had our first real long talk since I got home - and he asked me if he could write you a note - and say just what he felt - and I told him I would be so glad if he would- He has just phoned me he was sending a note to me- and I know it is really to you - So I will enclose it - and get our dear little Helen to take it to you. Helen has come so I must stop - The Postman brought me your promised real letter just this minute which I will keep and read when I am alone.I can hardly wait - but I will -Thank you for sending me the papers - and sharing your triumph with me. Certainly your own heart tells you nothing could be sweeter than such a partnership.I am so glad you went to the Theatre last night. How I wanted to go and sit in a far away corner and look at you - but I had promised a gentleman to go for a ride in his new car - and we did not get back until after Eleven - Don't turn green Randolph went with us -
With all my hearts love.
Your own,
Edith
My own Precious One-
I can't understand why you are not the proudest man in the whole world - for certainly not one word of praise in these papers is strong enough for what you have done- and what the people - the country and the world owe you - It just thrills me so to read them and to know that they are all true!Oh! Sweetheart, I can't find words to express my own pride in you and the almost awesome wonder that I feel whenever I realize that you have given me your splendid heart and self -Can I just be worthy of the power you have given me - in giving the right to help you - This position is one in which I can be such a help - or such a hindrance. Help me Dearest to learn how to help you - I am still ashamed of worrying you so Wednesday night about these wretched newspaper people and I promise not to go up in the air so again - It was just the combination of you and the Reporters in one day! Last night Randolph and I had our first real long talk since I got home - and he asked me if he could write you a note - and say just what he felt - and I told him I would be so glad if he would- He has just phoned me he was sending a note to me- and I know it is really to you - So I will enclose it - and get our dear little Helen to take it to you. Helen has come so I must stop - The Postman brought me your promised real letter just this minute which I will keep and read when I am alone.I can hardly wait - but I will -Thank you for sending me the papers - and sharing your triumph with me. Certainly your own heart tells you nothing could be sweeter than such a partnership.I am so glad you went to the Theatre last night. How I wanted to go and sit in a far away corner and look at you - but I had promised a gentleman to go for a ride in his new car - and we did not get back until after Eleven - Don't turn green Randolph went with us -
With all my hearts love.
Your own,
Edith
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson,” 1915 September 3, WWP14893, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.