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
WWP16359
Date
1921 August 14
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest
I have been terribly bad about not writing. but it is not because I fail to think of you and the dear little fellows. To tell the truth I have been quite homesick for you a lot.
I am having a good time, yet I have had business to attend to in connection with the stable. While Mr. Burch is fine, he is showing his age—The horses have not been in first class condition—but are improving. As I wrote you Gnome raced before he was sufficiently trained, and that effort set him back. He is now rounding into form and I hope will show to better advantage. Perhaps, he may need another race, before he is real fit. He seems sound, no ill effects from his leg trouble. The others minus a few excuses are doing well.
Financially, I am just where the same as upon my arrival which is something to be thankful for—Mr. Ross is in about the some boat. Walker got $21,000 for the Porter’s brother which I am sure you have read about. Horses are bringing big prices notwithstanding, the hard times. BM is back and seems to be enjoying this visit more. I gave him your messags description of him somewhat modified. He laughed, saying that he was ‘tempted to write to you & pretend much offended or hurt. Hope the Taylors arrived O.K. & hope you are enjoying them, but please don’t try to do too much & inconvenience yours dear self. Had a nice letter from Taylor saying they were off—etc. most appreciative etc. I am feeling fine—get plenty of sleep & er exercise. Dixie is, indeed, a comfort & pleasure.
The weather is ideal. Have met some real nice people and vice versa. Mrs. Barklie is just the same. She says winners are few & far between. Jews are here in abundance—a lot of big—fat rich jews—Ed. Simms is a wonderful host. I have many meals with him. & Don’t sleep at his house because he keeps late hours. I am usually up and out by six o’clock. Last night is the first time I have watched the dancing at the hotel—a heterogenous mixture.
BB & Monfort Jones bought Sir Barton for a sire—paid about $100,000 for him. Mrs. BB is worrying about her husband as ever.
Smithers is here in charge of the telegraph at the Race Track. Pat McKenna & NuMurphy spent the week here President Harding was away.
Your letter was most welcome. So glad you all are getting along all right. Fine news about the boys.
Best regards to the Taylors. Kiss & hug the boys for me & best of all for your darling self.
Devotedly yours
CTG
I have been terribly bad about not writing. but it is not because I fail to think of you and the dear little fellows. To tell the truth I have been quite homesick for you a lot.
I am having a good time, yet I have had business to attend to in connection with the stable. While Mr. Burch is fine, he is showing his age—The horses have not been in first class condition—but are improving. As I wrote you Gnome raced before he was sufficiently trained, and that effort set him back. He is now rounding into form and I hope will show to better advantage. Perhaps, he may need another race, before he is real fit. He seems sound, no ill effects from his leg trouble. The others minus a few excuses are doing well.
Financially, I am just where the same as upon my arrival which is something to be thankful for—Mr. Ross is in about the some boat. Walker got $21,000 for the Porter’s brother which I am sure you have read about. Horses are bringing big prices notwithstanding, the hard times. BM is back and seems to be enjoying this visit more. I gave him your messags description of him somewhat modified. He laughed, saying that he was ‘tempted to write to you & pretend much offended or hurt. Hope the Taylors arrived O.K. & hope you are enjoying them, but please don’t try to do too much & inconvenience yours dear self. Had a nice letter from Taylor saying they were off—etc. most appreciative etc. I am feeling fine—get plenty of sleep & er exercise. Dixie is, indeed, a comfort & pleasure.
The weather is ideal. Have met some real nice people and vice versa. Mrs. Barklie is just the same. She says winners are few & far between. Jews are here in abundance—a lot of big—fat rich jews—Ed. Simms is a wonderful host. I have many meals with him. & Don’t sleep at his house because he keeps late hours. I am usually up and out by six o’clock. Last night is the first time I have watched the dancing at the hotel—a heterogenous mixture.
BB & Monfort Jones bought Sir Barton for a sire—paid about $100,000 for him. Mrs. BB is worrying about her husband as ever.
Smithers is here in charge of the telegraph at the Race Track. Pat McKenna & NuMurphy spent the week here President Harding was away.
Your letter was most welcome. So glad you all are getting along all right. Fine news about the boys.
Best regards to the Taylors. Kiss & hug the boys for me & best of all for your darling self.
Devotedly yours
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,” 1921 August 14, WWP16359, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.