William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Title
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP20792
Date
1914 February 4
Description
William G. McAdoo writes to Cary T. Grayson asking him to continue sending flowers to Eleanor Wilson (with whom McAdoo is smitten), and with news of his family and his health.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear “Doc”
I sent you a telegram last night to continue the flowers as I have learned, much to my joy, that they are not interdicted as I had thought and that the bully old epaulette route is not closed. So here is a little message I wish you would be good enought to deliver privately to the adorable person. I am feeling very happy over some unexpected encouraging signs and while I am not vain enough to count too much on them, they give me cheer and hope. I’ll tell you all about it if the many centuries intervening between this date and February 18, will only hurry along.
I hoped to find a wire from you here but as none came, I am looking for better results tomorrow. Nona seems better. Her left eyelid will almost close now and I think she is getting more control of the muscles of her face. The tremble appears at its worst when she laughs and as she does that a great deal the disfigurement is quite obvious. It is such a shame and distresses me beyond measure. We are doing nothing except to be carefree. When we reach Washington I shall ask you to take her in hand. She is very game and cheerful, which is fine.
How about Braisted? Wire me if I can do anything. I hoped you posted the President fully. My throat has given me h-! I had a specialist in Los Angeles do all sorts of things to me today. Too much speaking and talking! I shall get a rest after tonight, until Atlanta on the where I am in for another big dinner. I have to speak here tonight. A thousand thanks for your goodness to darling little Sally & for all your friendship and help. There is nobody like you and you are on the high peaks in my love. I miss you fearfully and shall be happy to see you again.
Always yours
WGM
I sent you a telegram last night to continue the flowers as I have learned, much to my joy, that they are not interdicted as I had thought and that the bully old epaulette route is not closed. So here is a little message I wish you would be good enought to deliver privately to the adorable person. I am feeling very happy over some unexpected encouraging signs and while I am not vain enough to count too much on them, they give me cheer and hope. I’ll tell you all about it if the many centuries intervening between this date and February 18, will only hurry along.
I hoped to find a wire from you here but as none came, I am looking for better results tomorrow. Nona seems better. Her left eyelid will almost close now and I think she is getting more control of the muscles of her face. The tremble appears at its worst when she laughs and as she does that a great deal the disfigurement is quite obvious. It is such a shame and distresses me beyond measure. We are doing nothing except to be carefree. When we reach Washington I shall ask you to take her in hand. She is very game and cheerful, which is fine.
How about Braisted? Wire me if I can do anything. I hoped you posted the President fully. My throat has given me h-! I had a specialist in Los Angeles do all sorts of things to me today. Too much speaking and talking! I shall get a rest after tonight, until Atlanta on the where I am in for another big dinner. I have to speak here tonight. A thousand thanks for your goodness to darling little Sally & for all your friendship and help. There is nobody like you and you are on the high peaks in my love. I miss you fearfully and shall be happy to see you again.
Always yours
WGM
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson,” 1914 February 4, WWP20792, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.