William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Title
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP15837
Date
1919 September 2
Description
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson suggesting people that Woodrow Wilson should meet on his Western trip.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Doc
I enclose a characteristic telegram not enclosed from CS Jackson of Portland, Oregon. You will observe that the President is to be there on his birthday. I have already told Tumulty to be sure to look out for Jackson and see that an opportunity is given him to meet the President. You know what a strong supporter Jackson is of the President he is, and what magnificent work he has done for the Administration with his “Oregon Journal”.
You know, also, that Jackson is quite sensitive and if he should be ignored or overlooked, it would be very unfortunate. Not only that, i bu will help the President if he enhances Jackson’s prestige and standing by giving him a little attention while he is in Portland. Please don’t forget this. I am writing Tumulty to the same effect.
I have already written Tumulty about Harry and Bob Wolfe, in Columbus, Ohio.
In San Franciso, if you could arrange to have Mr. ES Pillsbury just shake hands with the President, I should be very glad. Mr. Pillsbury is a veteran of the Civil War. He served with distinction on the Union side and he stands high at the San Francisco Bar. Although the strongest kind of a Republican, he supported the President in 1916 and is a warm admirer of his. It would be very helpful for the President to meet Mr. Pillsbury. Mr. Pillsbury allowed me to have the use of his house at Santa Barbara last winter and I feel very grateful to him for his courtesy to me. Of course the President will see Garvin McNab while in San Franciso. I won’t attempt to name others.
In Los Angeles, Frank Kellog of the “Express” is backing the President strongly, I believe. Kellog ought to have a chance to shake the President’s hand, if possible.
A peculiar situation also exists in Los Angeles. The “Times”, which was HG Otis’s paper, and which, as you know, is one of the most reactionary Republican newspapers, has most strongly supported the League of Nations. Mr. Chandler, who is now its owner, ought to be given a chance to shake hands with the President. Jack Elliott, the Collector of Customs, you will, of course see and he will do everything he can to help out.
Hon. Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State of California, is the man who counted the vote in California in 1916 and saw that the President got what he was entitled to. He is a fine fellow and an admirer of the President. He has announced himself for Phelan as Senator and also came out recently in a strong statement for the League of Nations. If he should be in San Francisco when the President is there, be sure to give him a chance to shake the President’s hand.
We have so many friends throughout the country that I won’t burden you with the names of any more but these particular names occurred to me at the moment and I know you will not fail to give them a chance to meet the President.
The outlook, I think, is decidedly improved. The President is handling the situation masterfully. Not only is he doing a splendid thing in announcing that he will gicall a conference of labor and capital at the White House, in the near future, but his trip through the country is going to be immensely helpful in every way. I predict a great triumph for him.Knox’s speech has been most helpful. It has revealed the Republican purpose in all its ugliness. I am sure you are going to have a wonderful trip.
With very best wishes and affectionate regards, I am, as always,
Your friend,
WG McAdoo
Admiral Cary T. Grayson,
The White House,
Washington, DC
WGM-V.
I enclose a characteristic telegram not enclosed from CS Jackson of Portland, Oregon. You will observe that the President is to be there on his birthday. I have already told Tumulty to be sure to look out for Jackson and see that an opportunity is given him to meet the President. You know what a strong supporter Jackson is of the President he is, and what magnificent work he has done for the Administration with his “Oregon Journal”.
You know, also, that Jackson is quite sensitive and if he should be ignored or overlooked, it would be very unfortunate. Not only that, i bu will help the President if he enhances Jackson’s prestige and standing by giving him a little attention while he is in Portland. Please don’t forget this. I am writing Tumulty to the same effect.
I have already written Tumulty about Harry and Bob Wolfe, in Columbus, Ohio.
In San Franciso, if you could arrange to have Mr. ES Pillsbury just shake hands with the President, I should be very glad. Mr. Pillsbury is a veteran of the Civil War. He served with distinction on the Union side and he stands high at the San Francisco Bar. Although the strongest kind of a Republican, he supported the President in 1916 and is a warm admirer of his. It would be very helpful for the President to meet Mr. Pillsbury. Mr. Pillsbury allowed me to have the use of his house at Santa Barbara last winter and I feel very grateful to him for his courtesy to me. Of course the President will see Garvin McNab while in San Franciso. I won’t attempt to name others.
In Los Angeles, Frank Kellog of the “Express” is backing the President strongly, I believe. Kellog ought to have a chance to shake the President’s hand, if possible.
A peculiar situation also exists in Los Angeles. The “Times”, which was HG Otis’s paper, and which, as you know, is one of the most reactionary Republican newspapers, has most strongly supported the League of Nations. Mr. Chandler, who is now its owner, ought to be given a chance to shake hands with the President. Jack Elliott, the Collector of Customs, you will, of course see and he will do everything he can to help out.
Hon. Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State of California, is the man who counted the vote in California in 1916 and saw that the President got what he was entitled to. He is a fine fellow and an admirer of the President. He has announced himself for Phelan as Senator and also came out recently in a strong statement for the League of Nations. If he should be in San Francisco when the President is there, be sure to give him a chance to shake the President’s hand.
We have so many friends throughout the country that I won’t burden you with the names of any more but these particular names occurred to me at the moment and I know you will not fail to give them a chance to meet the President.
The outlook, I think, is decidedly improved. The President is handling the situation masterfully. Not only is he doing a splendid thing in announcing that he will gicall a conference of labor and capital at the White House, in the near future, but his trip through the country is going to be immensely helpful in every way. I predict a great triumph for him.Knox’s speech has been most helpful. It has revealed the Republican purpose in all its ugliness. I am sure you are going to have a wonderful trip.
With very best wishes and affectionate regards, I am, as always,
Your friend,
WG McAdoo
Admiral Cary T. Grayson,
The White House,
Washington, DC
WGM-V.
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
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Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson,” 1919 September 2, WWP15837, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.