Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP20854
Date
1915 August 6
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
10 Park Place
Geneva, NY
Dearest little Girl
I am so crazy to know about Cary’s visit and if both you dear children are happy that I can hardly wait for news from you—Your precious long letter letter came to me last Saturday—the day the Roses arrived in Geneva—so that I have not had a moment since in which I could answer it—but you need no assurance from me that it was more than welcome.
Sunday
Helen & Margaret asked the Roses to lunch—and I think they all liked each other—which was a relief to my feelings—
They enjoyed coming so much and stayed an hour after lunch Then they left and we all went for a last long motor ride by Clt. On Monday the Roses came for me at 1030 and we started for Manchester Vermont—a very pretty ride—and charming Hotel the “Equinox”—We spent the night there & did not leave until after lunch as Mr. R. wanted to play golf over those links—which are quite famous—The next night we were at Schnectady and on Wed. we started for our last run of 180 miles to Geneva—
Where we arrived about dinner time—It is a lovely trip—but we had such torrents of rain we were all glad to drop anchor & settle down—I really hated to leave Harlakenden—for I never had so lovely a visit and they all did such sweet things for my pleasureI know Cary has given you the news of the various comings and goings or you have read it in the papers—so I wont repeat it.You and Mary sound so homey and comfortable and I wish I could in on some of your readings—Give her a big hug for me and tell her how sorry I am not to see her this summer—Are you very much disappointed over your trip with Davey having to be given up? Poor fellow I know he is—and I am always sorry for that—Do you still expect to stay 6 weeks on the Ranch? I shall miss you so when I get back home—and it makes me sick to think you may not be there this Winter—Bless your heart Child, you don’t realize how much you are to me—It is nice to be back in Geneva—for I know so many people here and they all give me such a warm welcome—I have told Mrs. Rose though as they are not going any where please not to let people give me parties as I had lots rather stay right here with them—and we are planning lots of automobile trips—Expect to go on one to Dansville NY on Monday—Stay over night to try the golf links there—Mr. Rose has promised to teach me—and we were to start out this A.M. but a hard rain saved the situation as I had my “friend” with me prematurely.
Do send me another line when you have a chance—I am crazy to know all about you—Am writing in such a hurry I am afraid you will never be able to read this—but it brings a heart brim full of love to my precious little girl from her loving and longing
“Miss Ede”
Geneva, NY
Dearest little Girl
I am so crazy to know about Cary’s visit and if both you dear children are happy that I can hardly wait for news from you—Your precious long letter letter came to me last Saturday—the day the Roses arrived in Geneva—so that I have not had a moment since in which I could answer it—but you need no assurance from me that it was more than welcome.
Sunday
Helen & Margaret asked the Roses to lunch—and I think they all liked each other—which was a relief to my feelings—
They enjoyed coming so much and stayed an hour after lunch Then they left and we all went for a last long motor ride by Clt. On Monday the Roses came for me at 1030 and we started for Manchester Vermont—a very pretty ride—and charming Hotel the “Equinox”—We spent the night there & did not leave until after lunch as Mr. R. wanted to play golf over those links—which are quite famous—The next night we were at Schnectady and on Wed. we started for our last run of 180 miles to Geneva—
Where we arrived about dinner time—It is a lovely trip—but we had such torrents of rain we were all glad to drop anchor & settle down—I really hated to leave Harlakenden—for I never had so lovely a visit and they all did such sweet things for my pleasureI know Cary has given you the news of the various comings and goings or you have read it in the papers—so I wont repeat it.You and Mary sound so homey and comfortable and I wish I could in on some of your readings—Give her a big hug for me and tell her how sorry I am not to see her this summer—Are you very much disappointed over your trip with Davey having to be given up? Poor fellow I know he is—and I am always sorry for that—Do you still expect to stay 6 weeks on the Ranch? I shall miss you so when I get back home—and it makes me sick to think you may not be there this Winter—Bless your heart Child, you don’t realize how much you are to me—It is nice to be back in Geneva—for I know so many people here and they all give me such a warm welcome—I have told Mrs. Rose though as they are not going any where please not to let people give me parties as I had lots rather stay right here with them—and we are planning lots of automobile trips—Expect to go on one to Dansville NY on Monday—Stay over night to try the golf links there—Mr. Rose has promised to teach me—and we were to start out this A.M. but a hard rain saved the situation as I had my “friend” with me prematurely.
Do send me another line when you have a chance—I am crazy to know all about you—Am writing in such a hurry I am afraid you will never be able to read this—but it brings a heart brim full of love to my precious little girl from her loving and longing
“Miss Ede”
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
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Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1915 August 6, WWP20854, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.