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
WWP20941
Date
1916 January 25
Description
Cary T. Grayson describes President Woodrow Wilson’s travel plans with his fiancée, Alice Gertrude Gordon.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest,
The President told me to-day that he would not be able to leave here tomorrow morning (Wednesday) as he had hoped and expected to do; but will go at midnight. That should put us in New York about seven o’clock Thursday morning. The plans are for all to stop at the Waldorf. Sweetheart, let me wake you, you can hear the telephone from your bed room and I will call you early—plenty soon for you to get up, my darling. How I wish that I could run down, unexpectedly, and awake you my precious darling, and kiss and embrace you good morning. I am desperately anxious to see you again. It seems like days and weeks since I said good-night to you on Sunday night. Many times I have pictured in my mind how lovely you looked as you stood in the S door as I was saying good-bye. There was an indescribable beauty and lovliness about you that has made a vivid and lasting impression upon me.
Darling, I am truly and sincerly thankful for the great and wonderful happiness that you have brought into my life. It shall be my ain aim and heartfelt hope to give you just the same for your precious life, and I really believe that I can do it.
Last night I went to the Dancing Class at the Willard with Miss Helen and had a good time. I am much encouraged about my glide. Miss Helen and others say very kind things about it. She says that she is going to tell you that she believes, or, suspects that I have been leading a double life, as she it looks very strange for me to suddenly loom up, a good dancer without any lessons.
You know I easily fall for a little flattery; so, don’t think that I am really a good dancer.
This morning I visited numerous patients—and can report progress with all.
Lord “Pete” Symington came over from Baltimore to lunch with me. I invited Miss Helen to lunch with us at the sShoreham. We three had an enjoyable time. From there we motored out to see the colts. Then went to White House for Tea. Miss Edith came in and “Fred” Symington was much pleased with her. About six o’clock I made two professional visits—At seven o’clock I met Dr. Healy, at the Emergency Hospital where he asked me to to to do an Emergency mastoid operation on a patient of his. I got along all right, so did the patient—a beautiful young girl. I will may tell you some time what two of the Doctors that were onlookers said about my work and technique.
It is now after eleven o’clock and I am not going to take any chances with mails—but go to the Union Station and post this letter. I am anxious for you to get it early in the morning. Good-night, Gertrude dear—and remember that I am longing for you and love you with all my heart.
Forever your,
Cary
The President told me to-day that he would not be able to leave here tomorrow morning (Wednesday) as he had hoped and expected to do; but will go at midnight. That should put us in New York about seven o’clock Thursday morning. The plans are for all to stop at the Waldorf. Sweetheart, let me wake you, you can hear the telephone from your bed room and I will call you early—plenty soon for you to get up, my darling. How I wish that I could run down, unexpectedly, and awake you my precious darling, and kiss and embrace you good morning. I am desperately anxious to see you again. It seems like days and weeks since I said good-night to you on Sunday night. Many times I have pictured in my mind how lovely you looked as you stood in the S door as I was saying good-bye. There was an indescribable beauty and lovliness about you that has made a vivid and lasting impression upon me.
Darling, I am truly and sincerly thankful for the great and wonderful happiness that you have brought into my life. It shall be my ain aim and heartfelt hope to give you just the same for your precious life, and I really believe that I can do it.
Last night I went to the Dancing Class at the Willard with Miss Helen and had a good time. I am much encouraged about my glide. Miss Helen and others say very kind things about it. She says that she is going to tell you that she believes, or, suspects that I have been leading a double life, as she it looks very strange for me to suddenly loom up, a good dancer without any lessons.
You know I easily fall for a little flattery; so, don’t think that I am really a good dancer.
This morning I visited numerous patients—and can report progress with all.
Lord “Pete” Symington came over from Baltimore to lunch with me. I invited Miss Helen to lunch with us at the sShoreham. We three had an enjoyable time. From there we motored out to see the colts. Then went to White House for Tea. Miss Edith came in and “Fred” Symington was much pleased with her. About six o’clock I made two professional visits—At seven o’clock I met Dr. Healy, at the Emergency Hospital where he asked me to to to do an Emergency mastoid operation on a patient of his. I got along all right, so did the patient—a beautiful young girl. I will may tell you some time what two of the Doctors that were onlookers said about my work and technique.
It is now after eleven o’clock and I am not going to take any chances with mails—but go to the Union Station and post this letter. I am anxious for you to get it early in the morning. Good-night, Gertrude dear—and remember that I am longing for you and love you with all my heart.
Forever your,
Cary
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,” 1916 January 25, WWP20941, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.