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
WWP15729
Date
1919 April 21
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Monday
The little boy is one month old to-day. I am sending him a cable wishing him many hundred happy returns. The Wallaces had lunch here to-day. It was a very pleasant affair and all seemed to enjoy it. No references to Madame Wallace. Miss E. confided to-day that our old friend the Colonel was a big disappointment. I knew they would soon see it. I have kept the newspapers from going for him—the modest Col. H. Then, going into detail what this modest man is doing—naming all his relatives over here and how his son-in-law has entrenched himself with the ultra social set rich set in New York and Boston at the President’s expense. Then he speaks ds disparingly of the President and praising the great ability of his Father-in-law. It is all a case of big head and both have lost their equilibrium. It is sad, but no one to blame but themselves. They have hurt and done the President a lot of damage—especially among the English, French and Italians. Giving them the impression that the Colonel was the strong man, the President the weaker one—and would do whatever the Col. advised. Then he yes—yes—with everything they proposed. With it all the President is truly wonderful, goes on as if he did not notice any of it. Of course, this is the wise thing to do as it would be most difficult and “pie” for the opposition to have a break or change with the man who has been known as a the “right hand man” etc. Our neighbor—Mr. Gregory is totally in the dark about all this as are many others, fortunately. The situation is hard over here—but the President is going to win out for the good of the world regardless of the numerous handicaps he is embarrassed with. Tuesday. April 22— The mail from home has just arrived and the pouch is due to go. The combination is difficult. I am so sorry to hear that you are having trouble and had to resort to ice bags again. I would be but for the cables which have said already things are right and are well. Please take the best of care of your precious self and remember that I love you best of everything else in the world and the dear little boys next. This brings you a heart full of love and a terrible longing desire to get back to you soon—
CTG
The little boy is one month old to-day. I am sending him a cable wishing him many hundred happy returns. The Wallaces had lunch here to-day. It was a very pleasant affair and all seemed to enjoy it. No references to Madame Wallace. Miss E. confided to-day that our old friend the Colonel was a big disappointment. I knew they would soon see it. I have kept the newspapers from going for him—the modest Col. H. Then, going into detail what this modest man is doing—naming all his relatives over here and how his son-in-law has entrenched himself with the ultra social set rich set in New York and Boston at the President’s expense. Then he speaks ds disparingly of the President and praising the great ability of his Father-in-law. It is all a case of big head and both have lost their equilibrium. It is sad, but no one to blame but themselves. They have hurt and done the President a lot of damage—especially among the English, French and Italians. Giving them the impression that the Colonel was the strong man, the President the weaker one—and would do whatever the Col. advised. Then he yes—yes—with everything they proposed. With it all the President is truly wonderful, goes on as if he did not notice any of it. Of course, this is the wise thing to do as it would be most difficult and “pie” for the opposition to have a break or change with the man who has been known as a the “right hand man” etc. Our neighbor—Mr. Gregory is totally in the dark about all this as are many others, fortunately. The situation is hard over here—but the President is going to win out for the good of the world regardless of the numerous handicaps he is embarrassed with. Tuesday. April 22— The mail from home has just arrived and the pouch is due to go. The combination is difficult. I am so sorry to hear that you are having trouble and had to resort to ice bags again. I would be but for the cables which have said already things are right and are well. Please take the best of care of your precious self and remember that I love you best of everything else in the world and the dear little boys next. This brings you a heart full of love and a terrible longing desire to get back to you soon—
CTG
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 April 21, WWP15729, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.