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
WWP15686
Date
1919 March 6
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
My dearest one
The going is smoothe, so far, but I never saw the ocean look so blue. It is because I miss you and Gordon so much—but I am keeping busy reading and writing in order to appear brave—but I cannot and do not want to forget you. At times, I love to reminisce and dream and imagine my darling is near by—and I can tell you something of interest and love;—how truly and dearly I love you. Now, that we are separated I can recall so many little things I wanted to tell you.
The meeting in New York was full of interest. But you read all about it in the papers.
The Ex. Attorney General is greatly enjoying the trip. This is his first voyage on the ocean. This morning we walked together on the deck. He remarked that the current seemed to be very swift to-day.
Charles H. Grasty is also along and a very fine fellow and good shipmate.Nevin helps a lot—he is always in good spirits; he is a particularly good fellow to have around these days.
Friday—I got up this morning at eleven and would have slept even later if it had not been for a call from Miss Benham asking m professional assistance.
The President did not arise until one oclock for lunch. He is having a much needed rest. I never saw him more tired than he was when he came aboard Tuesday night.
At 2.30 we went to the movies and again after dinner to-night. We are not getting the “movie fever” but it is good amusement on an ocean trip when rest and travel are the main requisites—A Mr. Gray, representative of the Food Administration—Ray Stannard Baker (David Grayson) who came over with us. Baker is in charge of Publicity on th at the Peace Conference for the American Press. I see a great deal of him and like him. He gave me to-day his books—The “Friendly Road” and “Adventures in Contentment.” With the inscription—“with apologies for borrowing your name and the warm regards of your friend—The two new newspaper men—Curtis—associated Press in place of Probert—and GroatBender seem all right, so far. I know Groat’s big toe as I once treated it for erysipelas—but have little acquaintance with his head and other parts.
This completes our passenger list. Very small. I failed to mention two aides that were put on for me, Lieutenants Irving and Cooney: The former is a good French scholar and well acquainted with Paris. I am taking Corcoran back for BMB.
Wagner is fine and has already done a lot of writing for me, and always on the job, and very loyal and discreet. I am particularly glad to have him. I hope Paris will not turn his head—and don’t believe it will.Saturday I have done a full day’s work on the diary—mostly dictating to Wagner. I wish for you in every way.
The President is feeling badly to-day; he has a high fever, a chill; sore throat; bad headache and a tender gum, result of a recent tooth filled. I hope he will be better to-morrow—but I am afraid he is in for a spell of several days.
Sunday.
I missed church to-day. The President is a little better than yesterday—but more comfortable. It is hard to realize how much he means until he is sick. Miss E. is perfectly sweet and fine as usual.
I think of so many things I wanted to tell you. Every night they seem to loom up.
The Ex. Attorney General is certainly enjoying the trip to the utmost. He is not only having a good rest but a good time.
My darling, I hope you continue to take special good care of your dear self. You are wise in not going in crowds much—; isolation—plenty of rest with a moderate walk every day is the best for you these days. Don’t allow any one around you who has a cold. If you shake hands with any one be sure to wash them soon afterwards, as possible. Many cases of influenza are spread by the hands. These are all—perhaps, unnecessary precautions to mention to you—but I cannot help thinking of them—some.
I love you and miss you—my dear.
Monday.
The President is improving rapidly and I feel fine. As he improves, so does yours truly. He says that he thinks I failed to diagnose his case correctly—that he has given his case careful thought—and his diagnosis—is that he has been suffering an ailment of gas generated by the Republican Senators—and this gas poisoned him—
CTG
The going is smoothe, so far, but I never saw the ocean look so blue. It is because I miss you and Gordon so much—but I am keeping busy reading and writing in order to appear brave—but I cannot and do not want to forget you. At times, I love to reminisce and dream and imagine my darling is near by—and I can tell you something of interest and love;—how truly and dearly I love you. Now, that we are separated I can recall so many little things I wanted to tell you.
The meeting in New York was full of interest. But you read all about it in the papers.
The Ex. Attorney General is greatly enjoying the trip. This is his first voyage on the ocean. This morning we walked together on the deck. He remarked that the current seemed to be very swift to-day.
Charles H. Grasty is also along and a very fine fellow and good shipmate.Nevin helps a lot—he is always in good spirits; he is a particularly good fellow to have around these days.
Friday—I got up this morning at eleven and would have slept even later if it had not been for a call from Miss Benham asking m professional assistance.
The President did not arise until one oclock for lunch. He is having a much needed rest. I never saw him more tired than he was when he came aboard Tuesday night.
At 2.30 we went to the movies and again after dinner to-night. We are not getting the “movie fever” but it is good amusement on an ocean trip when rest and travel are the main requisites—A Mr. Gray, representative of the Food Administration—Ray Stannard Baker (David Grayson) who came over with us. Baker is in charge of Publicity on th at the Peace Conference for the American Press. I see a great deal of him and like him. He gave me to-day his books—The “Friendly Road” and “Adventures in Contentment.” With the inscription—“with apologies for borrowing your name and the warm regards of your friend—The two new newspaper men—Curtis—associated Press in place of Probert—and GroatBender seem all right, so far. I know Groat’s big toe as I once treated it for erysipelas—but have little acquaintance with his head and other parts.
This completes our passenger list. Very small. I failed to mention two aides that were put on for me, Lieutenants Irving and Cooney: The former is a good French scholar and well acquainted with Paris. I am taking Corcoran back for BMB.
Wagner is fine and has already done a lot of writing for me, and always on the job, and very loyal and discreet. I am particularly glad to have him. I hope Paris will not turn his head—and don’t believe it will.Saturday I have done a full day’s work on the diary—mostly dictating to Wagner. I wish for you in every way.
The President is feeling badly to-day; he has a high fever, a chill; sore throat; bad headache and a tender gum, result of a recent tooth filled. I hope he will be better to-morrow—but I am afraid he is in for a spell of several days.
Sunday.
I missed church to-day. The President is a little better than yesterday—but more comfortable. It is hard to realize how much he means until he is sick. Miss E. is perfectly sweet and fine as usual.
I think of so many things I wanted to tell you. Every night they seem to loom up.
The Ex. Attorney General is certainly enjoying the trip to the utmost. He is not only having a good rest but a good time.
My darling, I hope you continue to take special good care of your dear self. You are wise in not going in crowds much—; isolation—plenty of rest with a moderate walk every day is the best for you these days. Don’t allow any one around you who has a cold. If you shake hands with any one be sure to wash them soon afterwards, as possible. Many cases of influenza are spread by the hands. These are all—perhaps, unnecessary precautions to mention to you—but I cannot help thinking of them—some.
I love you and miss you—my dear.
Monday.
The President is improving rapidly and I feel fine. As he improves, so does yours truly. He says that he thinks I failed to diagnose his case correctly—that he has given his case careful thought—and his diagnosis—is that he has been suffering an ailment of gas generated by the Republican Senators—and this gas poisoned him—
CTG
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Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
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Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1919 March 6, WWP15686, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.