Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14909
Date
1915 September 22
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
Dearest -
Helen and I have just come back from our game - and it is the first time I have used my clubs- and they are such splendid light ones. Of course I did not play well - but my equipment was an untold joy - and I mean to work up to its standard in my game — It was such a wonderful morning and I so wished you were with us - I don't suppose I would ever have hit the ball, if you had been - but what fun to have you laugh at me.
We will go together some time - and I hope you won't then be ashamed of me — Do go out this afternoon after you get through with that Traitor - for you will need fresh pure air in your lungs after being with him - and I only hope he will not bring you any new problems.
As you see my hand is so tired I can hardly write - so this is just a message of love - to nestle close to your heart, and tell you how I miss and want you -Helen says Col. House will be here tonight — Please let him help you in every possible way — and remember we are both strong enough to do the right thing - no matter what it costs. I wrote you for an hour after coming home last night - but decided not to send it this morning- The mood has passed — and when I come again you will find a new spirit - more at ease - and less “eimperious” — Thank you for your dear note - and all its tender manifestations - You have the wonderful faculty of making me feel your love — and it eases all the pain in my heart.
Always your own,
Edith
Helen and I have just come back from our game - and it is the first time I have used my clubs- and they are such splendid light ones. Of course I did not play well - but my equipment was an untold joy - and I mean to work up to its standard in my game — It was such a wonderful morning and I so wished you were with us - I don't suppose I would ever have hit the ball, if you had been - but what fun to have you laugh at me.
We will go together some time - and I hope you won't then be ashamed of me — Do go out this afternoon after you get through with that Traitor - for you will need fresh pure air in your lungs after being with him - and I only hope he will not bring you any new problems.
As you see my hand is so tired I can hardly write - so this is just a message of love - to nestle close to your heart, and tell you how I miss and want you -Helen says Col. House will be here tonight — Please let him help you in every possible way — and remember we are both strong enough to do the right thing - no matter what it costs. I wrote you for an hour after coming home last night - but decided not to send it this morning- The mood has passed — and when I come again you will find a new spirit - more at ease - and less “
Always your own,
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 September 22, WWP14909, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.