Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14919
Date
1915 November 2
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
5 15 P. M.
My Precious One -
The day really began when your precious letter came this morning just at 9 ock. whenI was picturing you leaving for Princeton — and oh! I was so glad to get it. Thank you Dearest for telling me about your back and I can't help feeling worried over the ligament — Please, if there is anything that could be done for it - have it done and don't play golf if it hurts you.
How I wish I was home to welcome you when you get back tonight - but I hope you will go to the Theatre, and have something good to divert and entertain you.
I got the paper to see the announcement this morning - and appreciate your doing this for me - as it really will be a relief - and I think it is quite dignified and just as it should be - and will I trust relieve us both of further impertinence. We have had a pretty strenuous day up to two ock - when all the stores closed on account of its being election - So atfourthree we went for a ride out in the Park, I mean Altrude & I, as Helen wanted to go to see Mrs. BrownSo we took her there first and left her & she insisted she wanted to walk home for the exercise - so she has not yet come in - and I am going to rest for a little while before dinner after finishing this and then we are going out in the car with Jervis to look after us - and ride around to see the election crowds.
This morning I woke at 6 30 and lay there thinking of you until 7 30 when I got up I found Altrude was awake - so I ordered breakfast for 8 - and did not disturb Helen until it came - and found her fast asleep -We got through & almost dressed before Mrs. Dare came to try on dresses. This took until nearly 11 - but she had some lovely things - Then we went to “Lucile's” or Lady Duff Gordon's where we found the most wonderful things - and they were untiring in their attentions.I only ordered one dress however - & am considering others. Mrs. Malone insisted to Helen on the phone that we should come to dinner tomorrow at 7 - and go to the theatre afterwards - So I am afraid with this in the evening & Mrs. House's lunch at 1 30 I will accomplish very little tomorrow and I may have to come back for a day or so later - but I will do all I can to get things while here — So sorry to hear Dr. Grayson was hurt by the golf ball - and it certainly was an outrageous thing for any player to do - give him my love and tell him I am so sorry -I almost forgot to tell you I was asleep last night by eleven oclock and did not move until 6 - So you see I am being good and trying to do what you want me to.If I were not so tired I could write on and on - but I know you will understand - so I am going to kiss your dear eyes and say good by until tomorrow - My tender love to that sweet Margaret - and I do hope her cold is much better - I love you you precious One and thank you for all the lovely things your letter tells me - it is so hard to say good by even on paper, but I will go on thinking of and loving you - and I am always your own,
Edith
My Precious One -
The day really began when your precious letter came this morning just at 9 ock. whenI was picturing you leaving for Princeton — and oh! I was so glad to get it. Thank you Dearest for telling me about your back and I can't help feeling worried over the ligament — Please, if there is anything that could be done for it - have it done and don't play golf if it hurts you.
How I wish I was home to welcome you when you get back tonight - but I hope you will go to the Theatre, and have something good to divert and entertain you.
I got the paper to see the announcement this morning - and appreciate your doing this for me - as it really will be a relief - and I think it is quite dignified and just as it should be - and will I trust relieve us both of further impertinence. We have had a pretty strenuous day up to two ock - when all the stores closed on account of its being election - So at
This morning I woke at 6 30 and lay there thinking of you until 7 30 when I got up I found Altrude was awake - so I ordered breakfast for 8 - and did not disturb Helen until it came - and found her fast asleep -We got through & almost dressed before Mrs. Dare came to try on dresses. This took until nearly 11 - but she had some lovely things - Then we went to “Lucile's” or Lady Duff Gordon's where we found the most wonderful things - and they were untiring in their attentions.I only ordered one dress however - & am considering others. Mrs. Malone insisted to Helen on the phone that we should come to dinner tomorrow at 7 - and go to the theatre afterwards - So I am afraid with this in the evening & Mrs. House's lunch at 1 30 I will accomplish very little tomorrow and I may have to come back for a day or so later - but I will do all I can to get things while here — So sorry to hear Dr. Grayson was hurt by the golf ball - and it certainly was an outrageous thing for any player to do - give him my love and tell him I am so sorry -I almost forgot to tell you I was asleep last night by eleven oclock and did not move until 6 - So you see I am being good and trying to do what you want me to.If I were not so tired I could write on and on - but I know you will understand - so I am going to kiss your dear eyes and say good by until tomorrow - My tender love to that sweet Margaret - and I do hope her cold is much better - I love you you precious One and thank you for all the lovely things your letter tells me - it is so hard to say good by even on paper, but I will go on thinking of and loving you - and I am always your own,
Edith
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson,” 1915 November 2, WWP14919, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.