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
WWP15711
Date
1919 April 2
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
Dearest,
I went the Sharp’s Farewell Tea this afternoon—all of Paris and much of America was present.
I had quite a conversation with Mr. Lloyd George to-day. He gave me a warm invitation to come over to see him and have a meal with him sometime soon. He lives just across the side street from us. He is a very charming man, with magnetism—and a merry little twinkle in his eye—but his reputation is one for “not staying put.” He is like a chamelion—takes coloring from the strongest color object around.
Paris is full of intrigue and double crossing—at times, it is all very disheartening. But with the President’s great ba brain and courage and force, back of right and justice for all—he is bound to win.
To-day I received the following cable from Tumulty—“Mrs Grayson sitting up to-day. All well. Gordon left with Mike Keane for Bowie—noon train.” That is fine news except I think, we are allowing our oldest son too much freedom in the atmosphere of sporty temptations.
The weather is beautiful—yesterday and to-day a little kick to the atmosphere but plenty of sun-shine—which is such an unusual sight to our eyes in Paris.
I write poor letters. When I realize that you will read most of the Peace Conference proceedings in the papers long before my letter arrives—then, what I put into my diary—it would all be a twice told story—so, in a letter I can only give a few side lights—I fear that seem very poor and hurried & uninteresting.
The diary is up-to-date and better then formerlly—owing to the fact that I have Wagner who is always ready and most willing to do work. He is my greatest comfort over here—very faithful and best of all entirely loyal—I had tea with Mrs. Meyer and Julia. They are very sweet in their expressions about you. Mrs. Meyer is going home—to Washington next week. She is going to come call to see you and the boys. Be sure to let her in. Brambilla is ordered to London for duty at the end of the Peace Conference. They want Raymond Rogers ordered to London as assistant naval attaché—I went shopping to-day to get a present for the junior member our family but had no success. I wanted to send it by Mrs. Meyer who so kindly offered to take anything to you. Prices are still on the rise in Paris, I will return empty handed this time, I am afraid—so, don’t worry about my bringing a lot of things back. A big hug and a hundred kisses for my darling, dear Trudie—and much love to the two dear little fellows—
Ever your devoted
CTG
I went the Sharp’s Farewell Tea this afternoon—all of Paris and much of America was present.
I had quite a conversation with Mr. Lloyd George to-day. He gave me a warm invitation to come over to see him and have a meal with him sometime soon. He lives just across the side street from us. He is a very charming man, with magnetism—and a merry little twinkle in his eye—but his reputation is one for “not staying put.” He is like a chamelion—takes coloring from the strongest color object around.
Paris is full of intrigue and double crossing—at times, it is all very disheartening. But with the President’s great ba brain and courage and force, back of right and justice for all—he is bound to win.
To-day I received the following cable from Tumulty—“Mrs Grayson sitting up to-day. All well. Gordon left with Mike Keane for Bowie—noon train.” That is fine news except I think, we are allowing our oldest son too much freedom in the atmosphere of sporty temptations.
The weather is beautiful—yesterday and to-day a little kick to the atmosphere but plenty of sun-shine—which is such an unusual sight to our eyes in Paris.
I write poor letters. When I realize that you will read most of the Peace Conference proceedings in the papers long before my letter arrives—then, what I put into my diary—it would all be a twice told story—so, in a letter I can only give a few side lights—I fear that seem very poor and hurried & uninteresting.
The diary is up-to-date and better then formerlly—owing to the fact that I have Wagner who is always ready and most willing to do work. He is my greatest comfort over here—very faithful and best of all entirely loyal—I had tea with Mrs. Meyer and Julia. They are very sweet in their expressions about you. Mrs. Meyer is going home—to Washington next week. She is going to come call to see you and the boys. Be sure to let her in. Brambilla is ordered to London for duty at the end of the Peace Conference. They want Raymond Rogers ordered to London as assistant naval attaché—I went shopping to-day to get a present for the junior member our family but had no success. I wanted to send it by Mrs. Meyer who so kindly offered to take anything to you. Prices are still on the rise in Paris, I will return empty handed this time, I am afraid—so, don’t worry about my bringing a lot of things back. A big hug and a hundred kisses for my darling, dear Trudie—and much love to the two dear little fellows—
Ever your devoted
CTG
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
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Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1919 April 2, WWP15711, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.