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
WWP15685
Date
1919 March 5
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
My darling Sweetheart
Here I am again. I am terribly homesick for you and dear little Gordon and I feel an irresistable desire to go and call you over the telephone. I would give so much just to hear the sound of your dear voice.
We arrived aboard safely at ten minutes before twelve o’clock. The speeches were fine. Mr. Taft made a real good speech. Large enthusiastic crowd. The people are for a League of Nations—and enthusiastically so, judging by the expressions at the Metropolitan Opera House audience—Philadelphia gave the President a rousing reception and New York more so.
I gave your love to Mrs. Sayre and told her you were sending a little present to the baby. She He looked like the other two children. He had has h his eyes shut and mouth open. The President remarked that he would become a senator.
Had a telegram from Miss Helen.
Wrote several letters on the train—among them a long one to Mr. McAdoo.
Please take good care of your precious self and don’t forget to walk a little bit every day. To see you in such good condition makes me feel comfortable.
I delivered your messages to Miss Edith, she and the President were dear about you and spoke beautifully—I felt like kicking myself for not asking you to go into the station to see the train and a last glimpse of us— but I sub-consciously felt that you did not want to go in among the crowd and I kept too silent. As soon as your car was around the corner I felt a desire to run back for you—but it was too late.
I am not sleepy, I would give almost anything to kiss you good night—With all my love—my darling, precious and dearest love—good-night and good-bye. We sail at eight o’clock in the morning—It is now one thirty—a.M. so I should say this morning—Be sure to kiss Gordon good-bye—and, oh! so many kisses for my Trudie—from your ever devoted
CTG
Here I am again. I am terribly homesick for you and dear little Gordon and I feel an irresistable desire to go and call you over the telephone. I would give so much just to hear the sound of your dear voice.
We arrived aboard safely at ten minutes before twelve o’clock. The speeches were fine. Mr. Taft made a real good speech. Large enthusiastic crowd. The people are for a League of Nations—and enthusiastically so, judging by the expressions at the Metropolitan Opera House audience—Philadelphia gave the President a rousing reception and New York more so.
I gave your love to Mrs. Sayre and told her you were sending a little present to the baby. She He looked like the other two children. He had has h his eyes shut and mouth open. The President remarked that he would become a senator.
Had a telegram from Miss Helen.
Wrote several letters on the train—among them a long one to Mr. McAdoo.
Please take good care of your precious self and don’t forget to walk a little bit every day. To see you in such good condition makes me feel comfortable.
I delivered your messages to Miss Edith, she and the President were dear about you and spoke beautifully—I felt like kicking myself for not asking you to go into the station to see the train and a last glimpse of us— but I sub-consciously felt that you did not want to go in among the crowd and I kept too silent. As soon as your car was around the corner I felt a desire to run back for you—but it was too late.
I am not sleepy, I would give almost anything to kiss you good night—With all my love—my darling, precious and dearest love—good-night and good-bye. We sail at eight o’clock in the morning—It is now one thirty—a.M. so I should say this morning—Be sure to kiss Gordon good-bye—and, oh! so many kisses for my Trudie—from your ever devoted
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,” 1919 March 5, WWP15685, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.