Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14866
Date
1915 July 22
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
10 - a. m.
My Precious One -
It seems almost too good to be true that tomorrow night you will be starting back again – and that this is the last letter before you come –Your dear letter of Tuesday came yesterday while we had four guests to lunch so, again, I had to wait before I could read it – but, at last, they departed and I took it out in the hammock (where we have spent so many happy hours) and read it.
– You sounded so busy and so content – that it did my heart good- You were well – things were going forward - and you were coming home- Could any one ask for more - with the strong, tender assurance of your love for me running through every word- I am so happy, Sweetheart, that you are - and so proud to feel that it is I that make you so – Your description of the house was so forlorn that I almost got blue picturing how dreary a homecoming it made for you – and then a great wave of happiness came over me – that – in spite of such surroundings, you still felt my love and that its very warmth cheered bare rooms. I read Helen what you said about the Landaulette and she was so amused. By the way, she is quite herself again, and so sweet - and thoughtful for every one.
The lunch party was a great success and after they left Helen and I went to call on the other Miss Slade (one of them came to lunch) and we had a very nice time and a wonderful view –Then at seven we went to dine with Dr. Fitch and his wife- and had a very stimulating eveningAs soon as I saw him I realized that I had heard him preach at New Haven last February - I don't know why I had never associated him with the Dr. Fitch I heard except that I thought Frank said this one lived in New York. His sermon was splendid at New Haven – and I would so like to hear him again –We have not yet heard whether Margaret is coming today, but Helen and Jessie think she will – Frank has gone for the walk we were discussing before you left. Jessie and I decided we were not quite up to such a climb - and besides it is still raining, in spots – and we are going- with Helen for a more modest tramp -I have to get a letter off to Randolph by this mail so must stop: But my thoughts and love flow onward - and you are never really far away from me.
So take very tender care of your precious self - and know that I will be waiting for you with open arms.
Always yours,
Edith
My Precious One -
It seems almost too good to be true that tomorrow night you will be starting back again – and that this is the last letter before you come –Your dear letter of Tuesday came yesterday while we had four guests to lunch so, again, I had to wait before I could read it – but, at last, they departed and I took it out in the hammock (where we have spent so many happy hours) and read it.
– You sounded so busy and so content – that it did my heart good- You were well – things were going forward - and you were coming home- Could any one ask for more - with the strong, tender assurance of your love for me running through every word- I am so happy, Sweetheart, that you are - and so proud to feel that it is I that make you so – Your description of the house was so forlorn that I almost got blue picturing how dreary a homecoming it made for you – and then a great wave of happiness came over me – that – in spite of such surroundings, you still felt my love and that its very warmth cheered bare rooms. I read Helen what you said about the Landaulette and she was so amused. By the way, she is quite herself again, and so sweet - and thoughtful for every one.
The lunch party was a great success and after they left Helen and I went to call on the other Miss Slade (one of them came to lunch) and we had a very nice time and a wonderful view –Then at seven we went to dine with Dr. Fitch and his wife- and had a very stimulating eveningAs soon as I saw him I realized that I had heard him preach at New Haven last February - I don't know why I had never associated him with the Dr. Fitch I heard except that I thought Frank said this one lived in New York. His sermon was splendid at New Haven – and I would so like to hear him again –We have not yet heard whether Margaret is coming today, but Helen and Jessie think she will – Frank has gone for the walk we were discussing before you left. Jessie and I decided we were not quite up to such a climb - and besides it is still raining, in spots – and we are going- with Helen for a more modest tramp -I have to get a letter off to Randolph by this mail so must stop: But my thoughts and love flow onward - and you are never really far away from me.
So take very tender care of your precious self - and know that I will be waiting for you with open arms.
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 22, WWP14866, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.