Joseph P. Tumulty to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Joseph P. Tumulty to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1879-1954
Identifier
WWP16331
Date
1921 March 3
Description
Joseph Tumulty thanks Grayson for his tender care for all who have been in his care at the White House, and especially to Woodrow Wilson.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
The White House
Washington
Dear Doc
This is not a plea of confession and avoidance, but a word of tribute from one whom you probably misunderstood to one whom I unfortunately misunderstood.
In the early days when we were thrown together, we could not fairly appraise each others character, but as the years have passed, I have witnessed so wonderful a demonstration of not only a professional but a heart interest in the President, that your fine character and generous nature stand self-revealed. If I have ever seemed lacking in thoughtfulness of your kind and tender ministrations to me and mine, I want you to know that it was just a passing whim; it did not represent anything that was deep-seated or fundamental. No man in my time in the White House ever showed a more wonderful devotion than you have revealed in the tender care which you have given the President. As for myself, perhaps I have not shown as much thought of your consideration of me as I should have, but I want you to know that this expression of friendship comes from my heart and I hope that you and I, who have wintered and summered together under the inspiration of a great leadership, shall in the months to come be able to sit down in some quiet corner, away from the whirl of things here, and recount the great events in whose consummation we have played a modest part.
With affectionate regards to you, Mrs. Grayson, and Gordon, I am,
Sincerely yours,
JP Tumulty
Secretary to the President
Washington
Dear Doc
This is not a plea of confession and avoidance, but a word of tribute from one whom you probably misunderstood to one whom I unfortunately misunderstood.
In the early days when we were thrown together, we could not fairly appraise each others character, but as the years have passed, I have witnessed so wonderful a demonstration of not only a professional but a heart interest in the President, that your fine character and generous nature stand self-revealed. If I have ever seemed lacking in thoughtfulness of your kind and tender ministrations to me and mine, I want you to know that it was just a passing whim; it did not represent anything that was deep-seated or fundamental. No man in my time in the White House ever showed a more wonderful devotion than you have revealed in the tender care which you have given the President. As for myself, perhaps I have not shown as much thought of your consideration of me as I should have, but I want you to know that this expression of friendship comes from my heart and I hope that you and I, who have wintered and summered together under the inspiration of a great leadership, shall in the months to come be able to sit down in some quiet corner, away from the whirl of things here, and recount the great events in whose consummation we have played a modest part.
With affectionate regards to you, Mrs. Grayson, and Gordon, I am,
Sincerely yours,
JP Tumulty
Secretary to the President
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick), 1879-1954, “Joseph P. Tumulty to Cary T. Grayson,” 1921 March 3, WWP16331, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.