Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14910
Date
1915 September 24
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
Friday
8-P.M.
Dearest One -
I cannot let this day end without a word of love to you -It has been such a full day that now, when I am waiting for old Mr. Wilson, is the first minute I could claim to tell young Mr. Wilson how proudly happy I am to have you tell me, as you did in that note (written so early this morning) how at rest and content you are - I will forgive your getting up early this one time — but hereafter you must not do it. Even to tell me you love me - You need the rest Sweetheart and I wantould rather you showed your love by taking care of your self than any other way - and you can find a moment later in the day- or, if that is impossible you know I will always understand —I could not read your note today until we got back from golf - but it was a happy sensation to feel it was there waiting to unfold its sweetness
10 40 Mr. Wilson came - and we have had a long interesting talk and then I would take him home - in spite of his protests-and quite enjoyed the little ride - the moon is perfectly wonderful- and you are missing it all sitting in the Theatre - But I hope you are having good fun- And I will tell you tomorrow night all Mr. W. said - and how pleased he is you want to know him. Dear old gentleman! He is starting off early tomorrow morning to bring his wife home from Williamstown — She has been taken ill there - I did have such a nice talk with Col. House- and he is just as nice and fine as you pictured him — and his admiration for you is sufficient to establish my faith in his judgment and intelligent perceptions - I shall wait and tell you some of the things he said - and you will tell me honestly if he liked me - Helen said he said nice things about me but you will know if he meant them or if he was just trying to mean them for your sake. He told me you knew I was coming for Tea - and I was divided between pride at your strength of mind in playing golf - and mortification that I had such a dangerous rival in the game - that you did not even hurry back! Goodnight and my love and tender thoughts now, and always -
Your own,
Edith
8-P.M.
Dearest One -
I cannot let this day end without a word of love to you -It has been such a full day that now, when I am waiting for old Mr. Wilson, is the first minute I could claim to tell young Mr. Wilson how proudly happy I am to have you tell me, as you did in that note (written so early this morning) how at rest and content you are - I will forgive your getting up early this one time — but hereafter you must not do it. Even to tell me you love me - You need the rest Sweetheart and I w
10 40 Mr. Wilson came - and we have had a long interesting talk and then I would take him home - in spite of his protests-and quite enjoyed the little ride - the moon is perfectly wonderful- and you are missing it all sitting in the Theatre - But I hope you are having good fun- And I will tell you tomorrow night all Mr. W. said - and how pleased he is you want to know him. Dear old gentleman! He is starting off early tomorrow morning to bring his wife home from Williamstown — She has been taken ill there - I did have such a nice talk with Col. House- and he is just as nice and fine as you pictured him — and his admiration for you is sufficient to establish my faith in his judgment and intelligent perceptions - I shall wait and tell you some of the things he said - and you will tell me honestly if he liked me - Helen said he said nice things about me but you will know if he meant them or if he was just trying to mean them for your sake. He told me you knew I was coming for Tea - and I was divided between pride at your strength of mind in playing golf - and mortification that I had such a dangerous rival in the game - that you did not even hurry back! Goodnight and my love and tender thoughts now, and always -
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 24, WWP14910, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.