Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961
Identifier
WWP14869
Date
1915 August 4
Source
Edith Bolling Wilson Collection, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Language
English
Text
10 Park Place -
Geneva, N. Y.
Dearest and Best Beloved -
I have missed, and wanted you so today that I know you have felt it- and I can hardly wait until tomorrow to get your blessed letter telling me of your self and
_________________________________________________
August 5th 10 – a m
My precious One–I begin this last night as you see - but could not finish it on account of one of those rare, but awful head-aches I have – I had to stop and go to bed - and so before anything prevents this morning I am going to have a much-needed talk with my “other self”
I am quite well again this morning and think the headache was really neuralgia - as it has been so damp and rainy for days but this morning is perfect, with floods of sunshine - and I am by a big window – with my purple writing case beside me and every thing to make me happy but, one great lack -How I did long for your tender fingers last night to rub away the pain in my eyes- after all I wondered if it was all physical pain - or if the longing at my heart increased it ten fold- It was our anniversary of May 4th and that made the distance between us seem greater.
Just here the postman came – and I have just finished reading your beloved letter covering Tuesday and Wednesday – and also the enclosurs in other envelope – You were sweet to send me such a long messenger when you had so many guests and things to claim you and every word has brought me happiness
I am so glad that you could tell “Nell” yourself Dearest, for I know just how tenderly you two love each other and that coming from you directly made her understand far better - Bless her heart! I love her already, because you do - and appreciate all her sweetness and welcome to me more than I can express – I wish she could have stayed with you - but so glad you have gotten such hold of yourself and that you are content - and happy.
Thank you for sending me Mr. Lansing's telegram — I hope this means you can, at least, stay in Cornish until next week and know you will stay as long as possible - The letter enclosed from your admirer in California quite warms my heart toward him - and makes me so glad other people appreciate you.I see Mr. Crane has been appointed by Mr. Lansing- so know that pleases you-As to the Huerta development – I think it the most remarkable thing that gentleman has yet done - and agree with you, that if the other party dared to, nothing would be more to their taste than what he suggests.
This is just the time we used to work, and I am wondering if you still take your work on the porch, or if you sit in the study - or your own room- I am always with you, and love the way you put one dear hand on mine, while with the other you turn the pages of history.
I know how you miss Helen - and suppose Jessie and Frank are already home- and the Carters will arrive this afternoon. You have certainly had plenty of diversions in the way of guests - and I trust have enjoyed them -I found 2 letters from Rolfe here - but nothing new in them - except the fact that even if Powell should come to Panama he thinks it would be too late to change things - and still hoping he, Rolfe, can leave at once - He had not gotten the letter we wrote in the morning room – but I don't think that will change his attitude-We came 180 miles yesterday - most of the way in a down pour of rain - but at Syracuse the sun came out and smiled upon us for a brief interval- to cheer us on our way -I am so sorry I missed your telephone call at Troy - but you know now we went on to Schenectady- It would have been a joy to have talked to you- so glad the Dr. seems happy I want to put a line in this to Margaret so must stop but my love goes on my precious Woodrow - and I am your always
P. S.
I forgot to say my trunk got here on Tuesday– and is unpacked- and everything in nice shape - but you did not play fair on that, as you said you would have it sent collect.
Thank you for this, but you know how I feel about such matters – and that it embarrasses me —
As alwasy,
E.
Geneva, N. Y.
Dearest and Best Beloved -
I have missed, and wanted you so today that I know you have felt it- and I can hardly wait until tomorrow to get your blessed letter telling me of your self and
_________________________________________________
August 5th 10 – a m
My precious One–I begin this last night as you see - but could not finish it on account of one of those rare, but awful head-aches I have – I had to stop and go to bed - and so before anything prevents this morning I am going to have a much-needed talk with my “other self”
I am quite well again this morning and think the headache was really neuralgia - as it has been so damp and rainy for days but this morning is perfect, with floods of sunshine - and I am by a big window – with my purple writing case beside me and every thing to make me happy but, one great lack -How I did long for your tender fingers last night to rub away the pain in my eyes- after all I wondered if it was all physical pain - or if the longing at my heart increased it ten fold- It was our anniversary of May 4th and that made the distance between us seem greater.
Just here the postman came – and I have just finished reading your beloved letter covering Tuesday and Wednesday – and also the enclosurs in other envelope – You were sweet to send me such a long messenger when you had so many guests and things to claim you and every word has brought me happiness
I am so glad that you could tell “Nell” yourself Dearest, for I know just how tenderly you two love each other and that coming from you directly made her understand far better - Bless her heart! I love her already, because you do - and appreciate all her sweetness and welcome to me more than I can express – I wish she could have stayed with you - but so glad you have gotten such hold of yourself and that you are content - and happy.
Thank you for sending me Mr. Lansing's telegram — I hope this means you can, at least, stay in Cornish until next week and know you will stay as long as possible - The letter enclosed from your admirer in California quite warms my heart toward him - and makes me so glad other people appreciate you.I see Mr. Crane has been appointed by Mr. Lansing- so know that pleases you-As to the Huerta development – I think it the most remarkable thing that gentleman has yet done - and agree with you, that if the other party dared to, nothing would be more to their taste than what he suggests.
This is just the time we used to work, and I am wondering if you still take your work on the porch, or if you sit in the study - or your own room- I am always with you, and love the way you put one dear hand on mine, while with the other you turn the pages of history.
I know how you miss Helen - and suppose Jessie and Frank are already home- and the Carters will arrive this afternoon. You have certainly had plenty of diversions in the way of guests - and I trust have enjoyed them -I found 2 letters from Rolfe here - but nothing new in them - except the fact that even if Powell should come to Panama he thinks it would be too late to change things - and still hoping he, Rolfe, can leave at once - He had not gotten the letter we wrote in the morning room – but I don't think that will change his attitude-We came 180 miles yesterday - most of the way in a down pour of rain - but at Syracuse the sun came out and smiled upon us for a brief interval- to cheer us on our way -I am so sorry I missed your telephone call at Troy - but you know now we went on to Schenectady- It would have been a joy to have talked to you- so glad the Dr. seems happy I want to put a line in this to Margaret so must stop but my love goes on my precious Woodrow - and I am your always
P. S.
I forgot to say my trunk got here on Tuesday– and is unpacked- and everything in nice shape - but you did not play fair on that, as you said you would have it sent collect.
Thank you for this, but you know how I feel about such matters – and that it embarrasses me —
As alwasy,
E.
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To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Citation
Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961, “Edith Bolling Wilson to Woodrow Wilson,” 1915 August 4, WWP14869, Edith Bolling Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.