Cary T. Grayson to Francis Xavier Dercum
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Francis Xavier Dercum
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16265
Date
1920 June 7
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Doctor Dercum
Doctor DeSchweinitz was here on Saturday and made quite a thorough examination of the President’s eyes. I have no doubt he has given you the full details before this. He made slight changes in the President’s glasses, especially for use in viewing moving pictures. I think Doctor DeSchweinitz was surprised to find the President’s blood vessels in such good condition.
The President walked to the dining-room downstairs yesterday and sat at the table for lunch - the first time since last Fall. In the past week he has been decidedly better in every way - particularly in his walking. He is in good spirits and is not as easily fatigued as formerly - mentally or physically. His condition is better and more encouraging than it has been at any time during his illness.
The President was anxious to have his eyes examined Saturday, and I did not feel at liberty to be away - hence my inability to be with you all. It was a keen disappointment to me. I am sure you will understand the situation. The weather is so cool and pleasant here that it is not a propitious time for me to present my argument for leaving. At present the indications point to his staying here for the summer.
With warm regards and best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Cary T. Grayson
Dr. FX Dercum,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Doctor DeSchweinitz was here on Saturday and made quite a thorough examination of the President’s eyes. I have no doubt he has given you the full details before this. He made slight changes in the President’s glasses, especially for use in viewing moving pictures. I think Doctor DeSchweinitz was surprised to find the President’s blood vessels in such good condition.
The President walked to the dining-room downstairs yesterday and sat at the table for lunch - the first time since last Fall. In the past week he has been decidedly better in every way - particularly in his walking. He is in good spirits and is not as easily fatigued as formerly - mentally or physically. His condition is better and more encouraging than it has been at any time during his illness.
The President was anxious to have his eyes examined Saturday, and I did not feel at liberty to be away - hence my inability to be with you all. It was a keen disappointment to me. I am sure you will understand the situation. The weather is so cool and pleasant here that it is not a propitious time for me to present my argument for leaving. At present the indications point to his staying here for the summer.
With warm regards and best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Cary T. Grayson
Dr. FX Dercum,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Original Format
Letter
To
Dercum, Francis X. (Francis Xavier), 1856-1931
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Francis Xavier Dercum,” 1920 June 7, WWP16265, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.