Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP15506
Date
1918 September 20
Description
Dr. Grayson writes to his wife about details concerning setting up their household and his imminent travel plans. He has completed work with the Board and had a pleasant visit with the McAdoos.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Sweetheart
It has been raining hard all day. I hope you have been comfortable. It was good to hear your voice last night, but made me feel most anxious to be with you. I am planing to leave on the two o’Clock train to-morrow, Saturday, and I am looking forward with happiness being with my darling.
We have just finished the Board duty and I am glad it is over with. A very difficult task.
I had lunch with the McAdoo’s to-day. They speak so sweetly about you that alone made my visit a happy one.
A car will be on hand next Wednesday to bring their pony & some furniture back; and I think Kelly and any thing you want to ship had better come along at that time. Vance McCormick wants to buy Kelly. I told him that I did not know whether you would sell or not?B.
M. B is in New York. He left last night. I asked Jackson to find us a good maid. He reported to-day that he engaged Pride’s wife—Pride used to be with the McAdoo’s. From description—I think she is good. She had several other offers, so I engaged her beginning subject to your approval at $4000 per month. There is such a demand for servants that I thought it unwise to post-pone. Lots to talk with you about. Fred Duvall is about to be drafted; he is appealing to me for help—but I don’t know what I can do.
I am dining with Dr Boyd to-night. I hope that you are feeling much better to-day, my little girl—
Awaiting for to-morrow with anxiety and happiness for 10.30 p.M.—all out for White Sulphur—
CTG
It has been raining hard all day. I hope you have been comfortable. It was good to hear your voice last night, but made me feel most anxious to be with you. I am planing to leave on the two o’Clock train to-morrow, Saturday, and I am looking forward with happiness being with my darling.
We have just finished the Board duty and I am glad it is over with. A very difficult task.
I had lunch with the McAdoo’s to-day. They speak so sweetly about you that alone made my visit a happy one.
A car will be on hand next Wednesday to bring their pony & some furniture back; and I think Kelly and any thing you want to ship had better come along at that time. Vance McCormick wants to buy Kelly. I told him that I did not know whether you would sell or not?B.
M. B is in New York. He left last night. I asked Jackson to find us a good maid. He reported to-day that he engaged Pride’s wife—Pride used to be with the McAdoo’s. From description—I think she is good. She had several other offers, so I engaged her beginning subject to your approval at $4000 per month. There is such a demand for servants that I thought it unwise to post-pone. Lots to talk with you about. Fred Duvall is about to be drafted; he is appealing to me for help—but I don’t know what I can do.
I am dining with Dr Boyd to-night. I hope that you are feeling much better to-day, my little girl—
Awaiting for to-morrow with anxiety and happiness for 10.30 p.M.—all out for White Sulphur—
CTG
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1918 September 20, WWP15506, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.