Alfredo Roa Corrales to Joseph P. Tumulty
Title
Alfredo Roa Corrales to Joseph P. Tumulty
Creator
Corrales, Alfredo Roa
Identifier
WWP15963
Date
1919 October 11
Description
Alfredo R. Corrales writes to Joseph P. Tumulty suggesting that listening to music could help the President and offers to come perform.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Ackgd 10/13/19 Dr. Grayson
Alfredo Roa Corrales
House Office, 146, Washington, DC-USA
Mr. JP Tumulty
The White House
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Having read in yesterday’s papers that a phonograph is being used once in a while for the entertainment of President Wilson during his present illness, I thought that he might be pleased to hear some more music when it is necessary to divert his attention from the worries of his forced rest. With this idea in mind, Mrs. Roa and myself off to furnish him with 15 or 30 minutes of music. Mrs. Roa is an amateur singer, and I play the piano for her. We are far from being distinguished musicians, yet the President might like to spend half an hour with our music, as Mrs. Roa could sing some real Filipino songs.
For your information, I wish to state that I am the Secretary to the Filipino Resident Commissioner, Mr. Yangco, whom you are acquainted with.
In making this offer, we are prompted by no other purpose than our desire to be of service to the President whose interest in the welfare of our country has always been profound.
We are willing to give this unassuming, private recital any day and at any time the President may wish.
Unless this modest offer is accepted, I would beg you, Mr. Secretary, not to disclose it to anybody outside of the White House, as we want to avoid publicity.
Truly yours
Alfredo Roa
Alfredo Roa Corrales
House Office, 146, Washington, DC-USA
Mr. JP Tumulty
The White House
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Having read in yesterday’s papers that a phonograph is being used once in a while for the entertainment of President Wilson during his present illness, I thought that he might be pleased to hear some more music when it is necessary to divert his attention from the worries of his forced rest. With this idea in mind, Mrs. Roa and myself off to furnish him with 15 or 30 minutes of music. Mrs. Roa is an amateur singer, and I play the piano for her. We are far from being distinguished musicians, yet the President might like to spend half an hour with our music, as Mrs. Roa could sing some real Filipino songs.
For your information, I wish to state that I am the Secretary to the Filipino Resident Commissioner, Mr. Yangco, whom you are acquainted with.
In making this offer, we are prompted by no other purpose than our desire to be of service to the President whose interest in the welfare of our country has always been profound.
We are willing to give this unassuming, private recital any day and at any time the President may wish.
Unless this modest offer is accepted, I would beg you, Mr. Secretary, not to disclose it to anybody outside of the White House, as we want to avoid publicity.
Truly yours
Alfredo Roa
Original Format
Letter
To
Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1879-1954
Collection
Citation
Corrales, Alfredo Roa, “Alfredo Roa Corrales to Joseph P. Tumulty,” 1919 October 11, WWP15963, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.