Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14917
Date
1915 October 6
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
8 a. m.
My Precious One -
I waked at 6 after a very restful night - and have just come for a little talk with you before going up to tell the rest of the family our secret -It does give me a queer feeling to think that by this time tomorrow it will no longer be just our own secret - but blazen to the world - and I confess it costs much to give it up —But you are worth any thing it could ever cost — and I loved you more last night than ever before - But it was such a solemn, deep love that I seemed unlike myself.
But I came home and went straight to bed - and read “War Lords” until I felt sleepy and then I shut the light out and put my arms 'round your dear body and my head on your shoulder and went to sleep —I think it was about one oc and I did not move until six so, you see, I am quite refreshed - and ready for the day -I hope so that you are - and that the German Conquest is only the happy beginning of good fortune - I am so proud of you my precious Woodrow - and so proud that the world will know you through big situations, such as this, for only in big things can you find your true interpretation - Just here your note has come, and I feel so guilty, Dearest- to have caused you a sleepless night - I will kiss those splendid eyes tonight until they close inspite of themselves - and make you dream - instead of think of how I love you -With all my love - Always your own,
Edith
I did not keep the messenger until I read your enclosures - but will enjoy them - as I always do - So happy the Smiths liked me - you know how I fell a victim to them at once - My love to them & to Col. B. & the Bishop -
My Precious One -
I waked at 6 after a very restful night - and have just come for a little talk with you before going up to tell the rest of the family our secret -It does give me a queer feeling to think that by this time tomorrow it will no longer be just our own secret - but blazen to the world - and I confess it costs much to give it up —But you are worth any thing it could ever cost — and I loved you more last night than ever before - But it was such a solemn, deep love that I seemed unlike myself.
But I came home and went straight to bed - and read “War Lords” until I felt sleepy and then I shut the light out and put my arms 'round your dear body and my head on your shoulder and went to sleep —I think it was about one oc and I did not move until six so, you see, I am quite refreshed - and ready for the day -I hope so that you are - and that the German Conquest is only the happy beginning of good fortune - I am so proud of you my precious Woodrow - and so proud that the world will know you through big situations, such as this, for only in big things can you find your true interpretation - Just here your note has come, and I feel so guilty, Dearest- to have caused you a sleepless night - I will kiss those splendid eyes tonight until they close inspite of themselves - and make you dream - instead of think of how I love you -With all my love - Always your own,
Edith
I did not keep the messenger until I read your enclosures - but will enjoy them - as I always do - So happy the Smiths liked me - you know how I fell a victim to them at once - My love to them & to Col. B. & the Bishop -
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson,” 1915 October 6, WWP14917, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.