Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14865
Date
1915 July 21
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
10- a.m.
My Own Dearest -
What a long time it seemed between the time I said goodby to you Sunday and late yesterday afternoon when I could read your dear note written at 950 Monday morning–Thank you for writing me the minute you reached the White House – and I am oh! so glad it did not seem an empty house! I was there to Welcome you - and with you every minute during the hours that followedYesterday when Frank, Jessie , Helen and I were motoring along over these beautiful roads from Eleven to one – I thought of you deep in a Cabinet Meeting – and probably bored and worried – and I did so long to really come and put my arms about you when it was over, and pet you and bring you a sense of my love, and make you rest- I trust the German note will not have to be discussed until you are weary - and that Mr. Lansing will be a real help. I miss so terribly our delicious working hours - and all the interesting things you let me share. And am crazy for the second chapter of the “note” and other questions of the day.I am wondering if you will go to Richmond? And if you can really come back here the end of the week – As much and as ardently as I want you Sweetheart, I would not have you come if it means any but the wise thing for you. And you know I will always understand. Our picnic yesterday was a charming one. We went up the River Road toward Hanover- and then out that good road toward Lake Sunapee.
We found an ideal spot in a pine grove beside the Lake to lunch- and the day was perfect. We had to hurry back on account of the “Discussion Club.” and, as we were 20 minutes behind time in reaching home I could not read your letter – So dressed and rushed off again with Jessie and Helen – leaving my thoughts behind safe put away with your letter until I could get back. The “Discussion” was about the most amusing thing I have heard in a long time - and no one knew a bit more when we left than when we arrived. But lots of the women had talked a great deal.
We got back at six - and I found another letter from old Mr. Wilson - and so I came up to my room - and read — which do you think first? And re-read it before opening the other. And I was so happy to know Washington did not seem hot - and that you were well. Bless your heart - please stay strong and free from anything that would cause you unhappiness.
Today we have guests for lunch - So Helen and I are starting in a few minutes for our walk.
This brings you all my love - and I am always -
Yours,
Edith
My Own Dearest -
What a long time it seemed between the time I said goodby to you Sunday and late yesterday afternoon when I could read your dear note written at 950 Monday morning–Thank you for writing me the minute you reached the White House – and I am oh! so glad it did not seem an empty house! I was there to Welcome you - and with you every minute during the hours that followedYesterday when Frank, Jessie , Helen and I were motoring along over these beautiful roads from Eleven to one – I thought of you deep in a Cabinet Meeting – and probably bored and worried – and I did so long to really come and put my arms about you when it was over, and pet you and bring you a sense of my love, and make you rest- I trust the German note will not have to be discussed until you are weary - and that Mr. Lansing will be a real help. I miss so terribly our delicious working hours - and all the interesting things you let me share. And am crazy for the second chapter of the “note” and other questions of the day.I am wondering if you will go to Richmond? And if you can really come back here the end of the week – As much and as ardently as I want you Sweetheart, I would not have you come if it means any but the wise thing for you. And you know I will always understand. Our picnic yesterday was a charming one. We went up the River Road toward Hanover- and then out that good road toward Lake Sunapee.
We found an ideal spot in a pine grove beside the Lake to lunch- and the day was perfect. We had to hurry back on account of the “Discussion Club.” and, as we were 20 minutes behind time in reaching home I could not read your letter – So dressed and rushed off again with Jessie and Helen – leaving my thoughts behind safe put away with your letter until I could get back. The “Discussion” was about the most amusing thing I have heard in a long time - and no one knew a bit more when we left than when we arrived. But lots of the women had talked a great deal.
We got back at six - and I found another letter from old Mr. Wilson - and so I came up to my room - and read — which do you think first? And re-read it before opening the other. And I was so happy to know Washington did not seem hot - and that you were well. Bless your heart - please stay strong and free from anything that would cause you unhappiness.
Today we have guests for lunch - So Helen and I are starting in a few minutes for our walk.
This brings you all my love - and I am always -
Yours,
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 July 21, WWP14865, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.