Dear Doctor and Mrs. Zilboorg,

I have now received the
second announcement, its fore-
runner still not having arrived.

This brings good luck and
best wishes for happiness to you
both. Just how the good lady will
ever be able to survive in the pre-
sence of the walking dictionary whom
I commonly call "Greg", I really do
not know. But of this I am certain,
she will never lack intellectual
stimulation, and the monotony of
life is never to be hers.

I shall look forward to
meeting this lady who has captured
the elusive and greatly sought in-
tellectual of American Psychiatry.

My very best to you both,

September 14, 1946

GREGORY ZILBOORG, M. D.

Thursday, the 9th

HI!

Stopped up here to look over the mail -- aside from the inclosed -- nothing but bills which I
shall wait 'til I get officially back.

Last weekend we went to La Cremaillaire for dinner and Antoinette (Gilly) sent the inclosed to you.
This chef of the Liberty is a very good friend of his and he said one of the most famous in the world.
I think he said this is his last trip (when you return on her) and that you might like to speak to him.

We stopped at Bedford Sunday and all is just splendid -- Carrie and I played "hide in the curtain"
and in the "card table house" -- Johnnie had great fun running on the grass and then going splat on the
ground and giggled! Mrs. Norton arrived with the Stones to play tennis, so we left as she took over
the entertainment department. Gave Betty and Irene their money & left Hilda's check.

Miss Reich called me this morning to say she is going up there Monday -- so, I'll leave a note here
for Betty who said she was coming in tonight.

It's stiffling in the apartment after being shut up for days -- so forgive me if I don't make this
long -- actually there is nothing exciting to write. No 'phone calls here, I checked -- altho' I had
told the service they could reach me at home -- am going to Montreal Wednesday, the 15th, 'til Sunday
night -- which I am looking forward to. There seems to be a concentrated effort among my friends and
relatives to wake me up in the morning -- my phone never rings except between 8:15 and 10 a.m. -- most
annoying!

I'm anxious to know how the talk was in Amsterdam -- altho' I'm sure Dr. Zilboorg was a huge success
as always.

I brought Carrie a little book about a French Poodle which intrigued her for a moment -- until the
sand box took over. Mrs. Norton said Johnnie went down the slide by himself -- but he didn't feel like
performing when I was there -- he is so cute --

Well -- I'm going home -- and turn on my air conditioner -- 's too hot here and I no worka in da hot!

My love to you all --

GREGORY ZILBOORG, M. D.

Monday, the 27th of August

Dear "Family" --

VT is back at "the old stand" -- after I came up from under the mail this morning I don't find anything too staggering in it. Mrs. Z. will be glad to know the Equitable Life returned her policy. Mrs. Z.'s Book of the Month Club is due to be returned by Sept. 7th IF you don't want "The Holy Sinner" by Thomas Mann -- don't what to do about this -- however, if you don't want it, if I mail it on the 6th when I see you it will get there in time --

Sad news -- your rent has been increased to $428.25 -- a bill from Tishman Realty for the 27.37 extra plus a formal notice from the State Housing Rent Commission -- plus a registered letter from Tishman about it -- plus a letter from Robert Jay Philips saying he is filing a protest but "purely as a precautionary measure, it might be wise to indorse all rent checks 'under protest without prejudice to appeal from Aug. 13, 1951 order'." -- so, will send the additional money with that statement typed on the check.

Mrs. Z.: you did leave your bank book with me -- the check is deposited -- all is well.

Called Hilda today -- everyone is well and happy -- she will bring Carrie in to meet you here at the apartment when you arrive. Thanks I will call Frida -- and get this place cleaned up a bit.

Thanks so much for your nice long letter, Doctor, and don't worry -- Washington has been "alerted" -- Charlotte Hill has your plane reservations -- incidentally, she is not going to handle us any more -- a special person has been given the commuter accounts -- I'm sorry, I shall miss her -- but she said any time she can do anything for us, to call her. Thanks, Mrs. Z., for your letters too -- makes you seem not so far off.

Saw Nanoy today! She had lunch at Le Valois with three girl friends -- she looked well and seemed most cheerful -- didn't get a chance to talk much -- but she said something in passing that she is living at 75 Bank Street! Am exceedingly curious -- she said she would 'phone me and give me all the news. She also said she would like to meet you at the pier when you come home.

I have to go to the Customs Bldg. downtown to get a pass to meet you in the enclosure, which I shall do as I might be able to be of some help -- and, of course, I would love to ride to Bedford and back that day -- golly, will I be glad to see you both again! Hilda said she and Carrie will be here -- oh, I said that!

Mail? A rather despondent letter from Virginia Menefee and another apologizing for that one -- PJ is the same, no change. A long letter from Mr. Restrepo saying that he may not be able to resume his treatment until September 17th -- I'll drop him a note confirming his remark about your starting work on the 10th -- and the usual "spinach". I'll drop Mrs. Menefee a note that you're away so she won't think you took offense

at her
letters.

Dear doctor -- oh ye of little faith! Don't you trust me, that you wrote Nelson about the ear????
I called him today and the man said "Oh, the Cadillac is here now -- the doctor wrote us about it" -- did
I feel silly?

I'll arrange to have a ear to meet you when you arrive -- and I'll watch, don't fear, for the notice of when the Liberté docks here and be there grinning with pleasure at seeing you again.

Today my apartment is to be painted -- or tomorrow -- and the seige will last 2 or 3 days -- do you mind if I camp here at night -- Peter has gone to my maid's -- and, truthfully, I'm awfully broke and hate to pay a hotel for 2 nights -- once last summer you suggested that I stay here, so I'm sure you won't mind -- I'll bring my own sheets and towels, and sleep on the couch here in my room, so I won't invade your privacy any more than I have to. I'll be so glad when it is all over -- what an ordeal painters make of one's life!

Count du Noy just 'phoned -- he tho't you were returning on the Ille de France -- he will call again --
just wanted to welcome you home.

You were lucky to be away this summer -- it has been the hottest I can ever remember -- continually so --
am glad it is drawing to a close -- the only time I've been cool was in Canada, and then I froze! Ho-hum --
one is never satisfied with the weather! Hope it is nice for your voyage home -- and please rest on the trip
as this winter promises to be a busy one.

Thanks again for your letters -- it has been so grand hearing from you and I do appreciate your taking
precious time to write me -- miss you both -- and surely will be waiting with open arms to have you back.

Always

GREGORY ZILBOORG, M. D.

Thursday, August second

Dear Travellers --

First of all, I'm playing hookey tomorrow! And, you can't stop me! I'm going up to Candelwood Lake for the weekend -- Vic has to be back Monday to go to Washington -- so, I'm cheating tomorrow. However, I'm sure you'll forgive me because here are my plans: I'll come here to the apartment next week, probably Wednesday or Thursday, and look over the mail, check with the 'phone service (although they know they can get me at home if necessary) -- also that day I'll go pay the auto rental bill which arrived today -- then I'll go somewhere the following weekend and stop in that week (of the 13th) and look over the mail -- then the week of August 18th Vic and I are going to Montreal! So, I shall make up for tomorrow by keeping a weekly watch on 70th street -- which, incidentally, is surely one mess now. You just got away in time! Oh yes, sometime I have to fit in a visit to Daddy's farm -- probably the last week after I return from Montreal -- just a few days there, tho' -- Guernseys and Palaminos are good company for just so long, then they get boring! And, some time I'll have my apartment painted -- wow!

Now, most important to you -- I just called Bedford: Irene said "Oh, Miss Tarbell, the children are so good -- Carrie goes to bed at night with no trouble at all and she is just the best little girl in the world -- and Johnnie is just fine too" -- Betty said the same thing. I told Betty we would stop by there Sunday afternoon for a while. She asked me to bring some coffee, so I'll have to go to Schweitzer and get it this afternoon to take with me -- also, I'll pay their bill which arrived today. My, we are honest and still solvent this month so far. I paid me, too, thank you kindly. Also, the rent here -- I was afraid it

would not get here in time but it did.

I'll write you more about the children next week and tell you if there is any news here when I stop by.

Miss Hellman called Tuesday and wanted your itinerary -- which I mailed to her as she requested. She said she still didn't know about her going to Europe, but would call me when she returns -- if she goes.

That's the inclosed might interest you. Hope you sent Ruthie M. a cable as I reminded you. Incidentally, I see that Dr. Zilboorg forgot (or did V.T. forget???) his red date book.

Charlotte Hill called and I told her when I get back I'll check with her the forthcoming schedules -- she has them now as I gave it all to her that evening we had dinner -- but when the time changes there may be flight changes too. I asked her how my master was coming as an Admiral and she told me to call a Miss Stevens at headquarters -- which I did, and Miss Stevens said she had just been wondering where it was as it should come thru any day now -- she assured me that you would become an Admiral!

Mrs. Z.: The drapes have gone to Schaeffer -- Mr. Schaeffer himself came over and assured me that the taffeta ones would receive his special attention and be all right.

The rugs have gone to Campbells for the summer. The shades are with Mr. Fitzner and he is going to fix the hall lamp when he brings the shades back (Dr. Z. will know about this, guess you don't).

Carrie's bathroom was painted today and the door in my room to the doctor's which had been scraped down.

I feel sure that everything is under control as you would want.

Yesterday was the day to end everything -- the heat and humidity were beyond believe after about two weeks of same -- I went home one big drip! Peter was sick from it -- so I promptly joined him -- but today is lovely for a long change and one really feels like living again.

Miss Reich is coming here tomorrow -- then no more -- she is going to Bedford Thursday or Friday next week -- all full of a dither about it!

Dr. Z's air conditioner has been fixed and is fine -- "the air output is 58° which is very good", the boy said.

Well, guess that brings you up to date re me -- it's very lonesome here!

Well, again -- today you are in Stockholm -- my heart is with you even if you did leave me behind. I'll send this to Schaeffer -- please, teach me how to pronounce that when you get back!

Isn't Friday supposed to be here to clean this apartment some time before you return? I asked her last Saturday when I was at the house and she said she didn't have any orders. It's a sad looking place now! I miss Olivia. Got a letter from her today thanking me for the birthday card and she kindly said she wished she were well enough to be here again this summer.

The 'phone never rings -- the mail is all "spinach" -- guess the world at large knows you are all way off!

I think my next letter, which I'll write next week, will be waiting for you in Florence -- so, in the meantime,

Have fun -- and all is well here -- miss you -- I'm going to sleep as late as Peter will let me for the next three weeks.

As always,

Wednesday

Dearest, dearest Peg and Gregory if he is still there-

Such a dear letter and Margaret AND I are so more than pleased at being urged to stay longer than we plan. I feel sure you did not understand all of Lou's problems on his return. Carey goes back to her days' work, Blarie takes August off for a vacation in the south, and even more important Nancy has promised to see Dr. Wallach immediately on her return when there is more that the probability that he will put her in the hospital where he wanted her go go before going to the Cape. Lou' must feel that he has us standing by, and I can't let Margaret come alone when we may for first couple days have both Margo and Charles with none to help until we can scout around. Not for anything would I have Lou' feel that a few more days at the Cape would keep me from being with them. YOU KNOW how anxious I must feel for his happiness. I'm sure he hasn't had much fun at the Cape after counting on the vacation to do so much for Nancy, and when he needed it so much himself. Constantly I prey that there will be a happy ending to it all.

Before poor Frieda and her daughter, I feel most humble- knowing always that I can count on your understanding my problems more than I understand them myself. I am returning Mrs. Nitz's letter for I feel you should keep it forever to get out when you need a really hardy laugh. It is so sad to think of that poor girl's life, and I think Mr. Kaiser must have been a most remarkable gentleman. And now his peace is ended, and Frieda is with him once more! Did you ever read of a stranger conception of Heaven?

I am so happy that you, Dear, have had such a happy month- goes to prove that the weather is not so important. As Lou' said, "We could have fun even now- there are many things we could be doing- reading, playing bridge etc. " But there is no fun when the person you love is so completely sunk. Sometimes I wonder how far love can stretch. And those dear children do need lots of mothering- real mothering. I count on your prayers with mine.

After Gregory goes, if he hasn't already, drop in on them with your children, and give Charles a good hug- He, I think, is a bit puzzled sometime.

My love again, and ever. We look forward so much to being with you, and expect to enjoy every minute of every day. You remember that saying about guests and fish, so understand now as you always do.

Be sure I am keeping my sunny side up. When I read over what I've written you it sounds pretty sad, and that I mustn't be for I'm going to fight like Hell to help Nancy as well as Lou'. I think it would be a good idea to destroy this letter- I'm sure you wouldn't let Lou' see it. I count on you and Gregory. He knows what this all is more that we do, of course, and what patience it must take to deal all day every day with such problems. Tell him I'm sorry not to see him again on the Cape.