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
WWP15705
Date
1919 March 26
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
My darling
These are terribly hard days on the President;—he works morning, afternoon and night. It is telling on him, he shows the effect of it. He is unable to take any exercise, except walking which he dislikes—The French, as usual, are delaying the Peace Treaty. But for them the whole Treaty would have been signed, sealed and all parties home by now. The President is constantly urging all hands to hurry—that the world is on fire and there is no time to lose—but the French don’t seem to care. When I say French, I refer only to the Government Officials—The Secretary of the Navy & Mrs Daniels arrived yesterday. They are stopping at the Ritz. Miss Ed. and I took a ride this afternoon. She is so dear and fine and expresses such sweet admiration for you—that I love her more than ever.
That Paris bacillus is beginning to infect Miss Benham. She is showing symptoms. Hope and pray that I escape—and I promise that I shall.
I am so anxious to get back to you and the boys—Dosn’t it sound odd—but fine—“the boys.” I am really behaving fine about the youngster; so don’t have any fears. But, I don’t mind telling you that I feel very, very happy over them—and love you for them and your dear, fine self to the utmost.
Your cables give me great comfort. May all continue to go well, is the hope and prayer of your ever devoted
CTG
These are terribly hard days on the President;—he works morning, afternoon and night. It is telling on him, he shows the effect of it. He is unable to take any exercise, except walking which he dislikes—The French, as usual, are delaying the Peace Treaty. But for them the whole Treaty would have been signed, sealed and all parties home by now. The President is constantly urging all hands to hurry—that the world is on fire and there is no time to lose—but the French don’t seem to care. When I say French, I refer only to the Government Officials—The Secretary of the Navy & Mrs Daniels arrived yesterday. They are stopping at the Ritz. Miss Ed. and I took a ride this afternoon. She is so dear and fine and expresses such sweet admiration for you—that I love her more than ever.
That Paris bacillus is beginning to infect Miss Benham. She is showing symptoms. Hope and pray that I escape—and I promise that I shall.
I am so anxious to get back to you and the boys—Dosn’t it sound odd—but fine—“the boys.” I am really behaving fine about the youngster; so don’t have any fears. But, I don’t mind telling you that I feel very, very happy over them—and love you for them and your dear, fine self to the utmost.
Your cables give me great comfort. May all continue to go well, is the hope and prayer of 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 26, WWP15705, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.