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
WWP15646
Date
1919 January 30
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
Dearest—
I did a little shopping to-day among these French robbers; they are the worse I ever struck and I have encountered some tough propositions and crooks in my travels around this globe. When the French demanded pay from the Americans—for rent for occupying the French trenches, I, with many others, thought it was untrue and another instance of German propaganda. After my little opportunity to see and my mingle with them, I find they are tricky—unreliable and all for themselves—selfishly so. It is incredible the way in which they try to take advantage of American soldiers—Our men will return terribly anti-French.
With few exceptions purchases are twice as high as at home—and in many instances several times higher.
AG Gardner sent me two new books yesterday on various subjects—short articles written by him—such as the hate of the soldier. The intelligence of a golf ball—very amusing. The President enjoys reading them aloud to Miss E and me. These little sketches are a mental relaxation for him after dinner and following a fatiging meeting of the Peace Conference. It is remarkable how he is able physically able to do all he is accomplishing these days, especially in this trying climate. We have had only one full day of sunshine since our stay in Paris—I was delighted with your letter received last night. Your letters make me feel better and more happy and wield a soothing and all ‘round good feeling’ when I know you & Gordon are all right. It seems years since I kissed you good-bye—I shall be so glad to get back to you—
CTG
I did a little shopping to-day among these French robbers; they are the worse I ever struck and I have encountered some tough propositions and crooks in my travels around this globe. When the French demanded pay from the Americans—for rent for occupying the French trenches, I, with many others, thought it was untrue and another instance of German propaganda. After my little opportunity to see and my mingle with them, I find they are tricky—unreliable and all for themselves—selfishly so. It is incredible the way in which they try to take advantage of American soldiers—Our men will return terribly anti-French.
With few exceptions purchases are twice as high as at home—and in many instances several times higher.
AG Gardner sent me two new books yesterday on various subjects—short articles written by him—such as the hate of the soldier. The intelligence of a golf ball—very amusing. The President enjoys reading them aloud to Miss E and me. These little sketches are a mental relaxation for him after dinner and following a fatiging meeting of the Peace Conference. It is remarkable how he is able physically able to do all he is accomplishing these days, especially in this trying climate. We have had only one full day of sunshine since our stay in Paris—I was delighted with your letter received last night. Your letters make me feel better and more happy and wield a soothing and all ‘round good feeling’ when I know you & Gordon are all right. It seems years since I kissed you good-bye—I shall be so glad to get back to you—
CTG
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1919 January 30, WWP15646, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.