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
WWP15720
Date
1919 April 12
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
My darling,
I have had the happiest day of all to-day because I have received your dear letters and reading them has put joy into my heart. You sent me so much news and I enjoyed every word. You cannot ina imagine how eager I was to have news from you concerning the little boy and all about Gordon. I now feel as if I had seen the little fellow and know what he looks like. I am so thankful for him and everything concerning your dear self is so normal and satisfactory—Thank you, my precious, for all the things you called my attention to that I should do etc. You are a dear and besides you have such good sense and judgment.
You spoil me. The watch is a beauty and most useful and I cannot say how deeply I appreciate it as coming from you. Miss Edi. says I should keep it because you got it from Galt & Bros.—Teasing— However, we will talk it over when I return.
The ties and collars and wrist band for watch are most acceptable—I thank you—I had a cable from Ned McLean thanking me for my trouble and kindness for him. Mr. Ross sends me good news and frequent letters.
Sunday. April 13.— I failed to mention that I had lunch yesterday at the Maurice Hotel with the minister from Portugal and Mrs. Birch. The lunch was in honor of Secretary & Mrs. Lansing—It was a very nice affair—only about twelve guests—Tuesday I am invited to lunch with Hon. TP O’Connor and Mr. Venizelos of Greece—who is nearer the President’s caliber than anyone I have met over here. He is, as you may know—a maker and un-maker of kings.
I failed to go to church this morning. I was up and dressed and through breakfast at nine o’clock—very early for this part of the world. I tried to read—but spent most of the morning answering the telephone. My phone seems to break all records. Wagner says it out-rings any phone in the world. Wagner, by the way, has proven my one great comfort. He is always on hand—looking out for my interest and truly loyal in every sense, and most efficient—In the afternoon I went for a short ride with Frank Hitchcock who is sailing Wednesday on the Leviathan.
Friday the Secretary of the Navy telephoned me asking me to come and have dinner with him alone which I did and had a pleasant evening and talked Navy most of the time. I arranged for him to attend the Peace Conference Saturday which pleased him. Mrs. D. remained in Italy for a visit. He is going to London in a few days and thence—homeward bound—
Monday—April 14th I have had to go out most of the morning on business for the President and I am told the pouch leaves this afternoon instead of to-morrow, so I am hurrying to add a few lines. This is one of my real busy days—with the telephone ringing every few minutes and numerous callers—making a poor opportunity to write to my darling sweetheart, and to tell you that I love you with all my heart and love those two dear little boys very dearly—I shall be so happy when we are all together.
Thank every one for their kindness to you. I am going to write to Dr Kelley.
With all good wishes and much—much love for my precious ones—
CTG
I have had the happiest day of all to-day because I have received your dear letters and reading them has put joy into my heart. You sent me so much news and I enjoyed every word. You cannot ina imagine how eager I was to have news from you concerning the little boy and all about Gordon. I now feel as if I had seen the little fellow and know what he looks like. I am so thankful for him and everything concerning your dear self is so normal and satisfactory—Thank you, my precious, for all the things you called my attention to that I should do etc. You are a dear and besides you have such good sense and judgment.
You spoil me. The watch is a beauty and most useful and I cannot say how deeply I appreciate it as coming from you. Miss Edi. says I should keep it because you got it from Galt & Bros.—Teasing— However, we will talk it over when I return.
The ties and collars and wrist band for watch are most acceptable—I thank you—I had a cable from Ned McLean thanking me for my trouble and kindness for him. Mr. Ross sends me good news and frequent letters.
Sunday. April 13.— I failed to mention that I had lunch yesterday at the Maurice Hotel with the minister from Portugal and Mrs. Birch. The lunch was in honor of Secretary & Mrs. Lansing—It was a very nice affair—only about twelve guests—Tuesday I am invited to lunch with Hon. TP O’Connor and Mr. Venizelos of Greece—who is nearer the President’s caliber than anyone I have met over here. He is, as you may know—a maker and un-maker of kings.
I failed to go to church this morning. I was up and dressed and through breakfast at nine o’clock—very early for this part of the world. I tried to read—but spent most of the morning answering the telephone. My phone seems to break all records. Wagner says it out-rings any phone in the world. Wagner, by the way, has proven my one great comfort. He is always on hand—looking out for my interest and truly loyal in every sense, and most efficient—In the afternoon I went for a short ride with Frank Hitchcock who is sailing Wednesday on the Leviathan.
Friday the Secretary of the Navy telephoned me asking me to come and have dinner with him alone which I did and had a pleasant evening and talked Navy most of the time. I arranged for him to attend the Peace Conference Saturday which pleased him. Mrs. D. remained in Italy for a visit. He is going to London in a few days and thence—homeward bound—
Monday—April 14th I have had to go out most of the morning on business for the President and I am told the pouch leaves this afternoon instead of to-morrow, so I am hurrying to add a few lines. This is one of my real busy days—with the telephone ringing every few minutes and numerous callers—making a poor opportunity to write to my darling sweetheart, and to tell you that I love you with all my heart and love those two dear little boys very dearly—I shall be so happy when we are all together.
Thank every one for their kindness to you. I am going to write to Dr Kelley.
With all good wishes and much—much love for my precious ones—
CTG
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
Files
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Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1919 April 12, WWP15720, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.