Colonel House to William G. McAdoo
Title
Colonel House to William G. McAdoo
Creator
House, Edward Mandell, 1858-1938
Identifier
WWP20796
Date
1914 February 20
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
My dear Friend
That was a fine statement you gave out yesterday from Washington. All the papers here are commenting on it editorially.
I wrote the President again the other day concerning Houston, but I have no idea what he will finally do. I take it, however, that his desire not to break up his Cabinet and Houston’s splendid record in the Agricultural Department will deter him from appointing him.
I wish I were with you to get the latest news. You made a lasting impression on those you met in Texas. I have been hearing compliments of you in every direction.
I am glad you had a chance to ride with Tom Ball in Houston. He will probably be the next Governor of Texas.
When I passed through Washington I asked Doctor Grayson to return me some letters which I left with the President from Walter Page and Governor Herrick. I want these as a memorandum to write to them and also to preserve my files. I have never heard from Doctor Grayson either directly or indirectly and I am wondering why. Will you not speak to him about the matter.
With love and best wishes, I am,
Your friend always,
EM House
That was a fine statement you gave out yesterday from Washington. All the papers here are commenting on it editorially.
I wrote the President again the other day concerning Houston, but I have no idea what he will finally do. I take it, however, that his desire not to break up his Cabinet and Houston’s splendid record in the Agricultural Department will deter him from appointing him.
I wish I were with you to get the latest news. You made a lasting impression on those you met in Texas. I have been hearing compliments of you in every direction.
I am glad you had a chance to ride with Tom Ball in Houston. He will probably be the next Governor of Texas.
When I passed through Washington I asked Doctor Grayson to return me some letters which I left with the President from Walter Page and Governor Herrick. I want these as a memorandum to write to them and also to preserve my files. I have never heard from Doctor Grayson either directly or indirectly and I am wondering why. Will you not speak to him about the matter.
With love and best wishes, I am,
Your friend always,
EM House
Original Format
Letter
To
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Files
Collection
Citation
House, Edward Mandell, 1858-1938, “Colonel House to William G. McAdoo,” 1914 February 20, WWP20796, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.