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
WWP15508
Date
1918 September 26
Description
Dr. Grayson writes to his wife about travel plans and precautions against the flu.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
Dear Sweetheart
We leave for New York in the morning at 8 o’clock and return here about four Saturday afternoon. I am enclosing two signed blank checks in case you need them for cash etc. Mr. Oscar Price will see you Sunday and make engagement for a compartment, State Room, or whatever you wish for any day next week. BMB has given us an entire floor at 1520, 18th and no ones else is to be there. Come any day after Sunday that suits you best. Telegraph me when you are due so I can meet you at the Station. A warm welcome will await you and Gordon & Margaret. BMB says that he is going to try to make us stay a month. I saw Alice to-day, she will be on hand any day you wish. She is also going to try to communicate with Irene.
Ellen & Nona are coming back with Mr. Price on Mr. Steven’s car. The Secretary wanted to arrange for you to come the same way at the same time, but I declined as I thought it would be too much to ask Mr. Stevens.
The Influenza is here, but I think it is all right for you & Gordon to return. Be sure to gargle your throat and mop your nose every day once or twice. This is a good precaution against contagion.
Thanks for your telegram. Kelly & the pony arrived safely. Price is going to settle with Mr. Slocum as stated before. All you have to bother with is tips, money borrowed etc. I wish I could be there to settle and attend to all these details for you. Take your time in packing, don’t rush, get over- tired, or & catch cold.
I am dining with WC Braisted at seven so must hurry on. I have a phone call in for you. Tried to get you Tuesday night but was told you were out & would not return until eleven o’clock. Nothing special, just wanted to talk to you. I certainly enjoyed that visit. I think I can often hear that dear little boy, saying Ma Ma Ma Ma—and showing such enthusiasm. You were so dear and I love you so very, very much, my darling, precious. I shall be so glad to have you home and with me again.
With hopes of seeing you next week. We I move to 1520 Saturday. BMB. returns from New York Sunday. Good-night, my sweetheart,
CTG
We leave for New York in the morning at 8 o’clock and return here about four Saturday afternoon. I am enclosing two signed blank checks in case you need them for cash etc. Mr. Oscar Price will see you Sunday and make engagement for a compartment, State Room, or whatever you wish for any day next week. BMB has given us an entire floor at 1520, 18th and no ones else is to be there. Come any day after Sunday that suits you best. Telegraph me when you are due so I can meet you at the Station. A warm welcome will await you and Gordon & Margaret. BMB says that he is going to try to make us stay a month. I saw Alice to-day, she will be on hand any day you wish. She is also going to try to communicate with Irene.
Ellen & Nona are coming back with Mr. Price on Mr. Steven’s car. The Secretary wanted to arrange for you to come the same way at the same time, but I declined as I thought it would be too much to ask Mr. Stevens.
The Influenza is here, but I think it is all right for you & Gordon to return. Be sure to gargle your throat and mop your nose every day once or twice. This is a good precaution against contagion.
Thanks for your telegram. Kelly & the pony arrived safely. Price is going to settle with Mr. Slocum as stated before. All you have to bother with is tips, money borrowed etc. I wish I could be there to settle and attend to all these details for you. Take your time in packing, don’t rush, get over- tired, or & catch cold.
I am dining with WC Braisted at seven so must hurry on. I have a phone call in for you. Tried to get you Tuesday night but was told you were out & would not return until eleven o’clock. Nothing special, just wanted to talk to you. I certainly enjoyed that visit. I think I can often hear that dear little boy, saying Ma Ma Ma Ma—and showing such enthusiasm. You were so dear and I love you so very, very much, my darling, precious. I shall be so glad to have you home and with me again.
With hopes of seeing you next week. We I move to 1520 Saturday. BMB. returns from New York Sunday. Good-night, my sweetheart,
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 26, WWP15508, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.