“You would be proud to see how much courage he has”

Calvin Coolidge to his father: December 7, 1913.

Coolidge updates his father on a health scare that Calvin Jr. is undergoing; pneumonia, and other issues with his lungs, are causing the boy to become very frail and weak. Coolidge notes that, if his condition worsens, an operation might be necessary. Calvin shows substantial pride in his son, saying that he is facing his illness with strength and courage.