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
WWP15697
Date
1919 March 20
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
My dearest
Last night Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp had dinner here. It was interesting to hear the conversation of the Ambassador. Tardieu’s reputation over here is not what we thought in Washington. He is Clemenceau’s right hand man and is very ambitious and desirious of succeeding the present Premier.
The President of France is elected by their Senate and not by the people as with us. I did not know this until I came over here—The English are losing no opportunity to gain the place in American sentiment that the French had before and during the war—first place—and from all accounts the English are playing nobly and loyally with America—I find myself wishing for a letter from you yet, I know that is impossible at this time. I continue to miss you and Gordon terribly. While, I am having a most interesting time, I cannot help but wish and even long for you—my love. Miss E. is not feeling very well to-day. To-night the President and I went for a walk for an hour through the streets—no one seemed to recognise him—much to his satisfaction.
Friday—
Just a few words, my darling, before going to bed to tell you that I have thought of you very much to-day and love you very dearly. If you nearer by I would be more happy—Good-night, my precious and with a heart containing all my love goes to you with these lines—
Your own & ever devoted
Last night Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp had dinner here. It was interesting to hear the conversation of the Ambassador. Tardieu’s reputation over here is not what we thought in Washington. He is Clemenceau’s right hand man and is very ambitious and desirious of succeeding the present Premier.
The President of France is elected by their Senate and not by the people as with us. I did not know this until I came over here—The English are losing no opportunity to gain the place in American sentiment that the French had before and during the war—first place—and from all accounts the English are playing nobly and loyally with America—I find myself wishing for a letter from you yet, I know that is impossible at this time. I continue to miss you and Gordon terribly. While, I am having a most interesting time, I cannot help but wish and even long for you—my love. Miss E. is not feeling very well to-day. To-night the President and I went for a walk for an hour through the streets—no one seemed to recognise him—much to his satisfaction.
Friday—
Just a few words, my darling, before going to bed to tell you that I have thought of you very much to-day and love you very dearly. If you nearer by I would be more happy—Good-night, my precious and with a heart containing all my love goes to you with these lines—
Your own & ever devoted
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,” 1919 March 20, WWP15697, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.