Woodrow Wilson to Joseph Ruggles Wilson Jr.

Title

Woodrow Wilson to Joseph Ruggles Wilson Jr.

Creator

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Identifier

WWP22744

Date

1916 August 19

Description

Woodrow Wilson welcomes his brother and family to a visit at Shadow Lawn, telling him that Nell will be there with her baby.

Source

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

Language

English

Text

Dearest Joe

Of course, I will be glad to have you visit Shadow Lawn. Nell has taken refuge there with her baby to escape the neighborhood of paralysis cases, but I am sure that if Kate and Alice and you go alone, she would welcome the invasion into her refuge.
It is impossible to tell even yet when we are to get away, but in any case the notification ceremonies will take place at Shadow Lawn and probably on the second. It now seems likely that we shall be up there only for that day and then be obliged to come back.
I am heartily glad you are having a real vacation and feel refreshed by it. I wonder if I shall ever have one!
In haste, with most affectionate messages from us all to you all,

Affectionately yours,
Woodrow Wilson

Original Format

Letter

To

Wilson, Joseph Ruggles, Jr., 1867-1927

Files

http://resources.presidentwilson.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/WW000045.pdf

Tags

Citation

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Woodrow Wilson to Joseph Ruggles Wilson Jr.,” 1916 August 19, WWP22744, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Manuscript Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.