William G. McAdoo to Eleanor Randolph Wilson McAdoo

Title

William G. McAdoo to Eleanor Randolph Wilson McAdoo

Creator

McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941

Identifier

WWP22641

Date

1916 August 21

Description

Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo writes to his wife, Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, during a trip on behalf of President Woodrow Wilson’s legislation.

Source

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Manuscript Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia

Language

English

Text

Adorable and beloved Darling—

You cannot imagine how happy and relieved I was made by your telegram this morning—I was so anxious about you that I could scarcely sleep last night—I feel that my anxiety was scarcely justified but to be away from you when you are alone—ill and without a nurse—and when I might be needed almost drove me wild! So I dashed to the Post Office immediately on arrival at Augusta (9 am) for a telegram and finding none, I tried to get you on the telephone but all the circuits were busy so I couldn't get you—Then your bully telegram came after I had opened the hearing and I was simply tated with joy—You darling sweet angel—you dont know how I love you and how my life is simply wrapped up in yours—It is so hard for me to be away from you—I miss you horribly and already am praying for the end of this trip—Perhaps you may be able to join me later & cover a part of the ground with me!
When I finally got telephone connection with Spring Lake (after your telegram came) I was in the midst of the hearing and could not go to the 'phone. So I had to send you a telegram. I do hope, my beloved, that you are all right tonight—Do be careful of your wonderful self—I cannot live without you—I shall try to telephone you from Concord tomorrow—Tuesday—We had a fairly satisfactory day at Augusta—There was a very small attendance as the hearing had not been thoroughly advertised—Some Republicans tried to make it appear that the act was “no good” but I think we foiled them—I had no time to learn much about political conditions in the State—The few democrats I saw were very hopeful—the baby was too sweet for description when I saw her Sunday—She is a joy beyond description—I hope to hear good news of you tomorrow my sweet adorable glorious little wife—The train is so rough I cannot write legibly—All my soul and al my love is forever yours—Ever and forever

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Original Format

Letter

To

McAdoo, Eleanor Wilson, 1889-1967

Files

http://resources.presidentwilson.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MS000106B.pdf

Tags

Citation

McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Eleanor Randolph Wilson McAdoo,” 1916 August 21, WWP22641, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Manuscript Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.