Cary T. Grayson to Louis Seibold
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Louis Seibold
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP15929
Date
1919 October 9
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
My dear Friend
I have read with genuine interest your letter of October 6th. I do not know of any disease that has not been included in the rumors about the President. If I tried to refute all these rumors that have been scattered around, I would not have any time to devote to the President professionally at all. I have not followed this course, and I do not intend to do so. I agree with you—I wish I were similarly afflicted if I could be as mentally alert as the President. I can sincerely say that his mind is as good as it ever was since I have known him. I hope the time will not be far distant when it will be considered safe to permit him to resume his work, when his actions and his words will speak for themselves. As he gains in strength his case is more difficult for me to handle, as he is very anxious to get back to work. All the doctors I have called in agree that absolute rest and quiet is essential to complete recovery. My great difficulty is to keep him from becoming irritated as a result of the rest treatment, for if he should strain himself too soon severe complications might be the result. I believe you can appreciate the trying situation with which I am laboring. Concerning your desire for a biographical sketch, I refer you to Who’s Who and to the article which appeared in the March, 191, number of “Physical Culture.” I am sending you a copy of this magazine under separate cover. I am also sending you a photograph of myself. I would rather rely on what you prefer to write about me than to send you anything myself. Words of encouragement from a friend like you help a fellow a great deal in a trying time like this. When you next come to Washington, let me know, as I should like to see you and have a talk with you.
I have had pleasure in conveying your message to the President and Mrs. Wilson. Both of them value your friendship very highly, and both were deeply touched by your solicitude.
With warm regards, believe me,
I have read with genuine interest your letter of October 6th. I do not know of any disease that has not been included in the rumors about the President. If I tried to refute all these rumors that have been scattered around, I would not have any time to devote to the President professionally at all. I have not followed this course, and I do not intend to do so. I agree with you—I wish I were similarly afflicted if I could be as mentally alert as the President. I can sincerely say that his mind is as good as it ever was since I have known him. I hope the time will not be far distant when it will be considered safe to permit him to resume his work, when his actions and his words will speak for themselves. As he gains in strength his case is more difficult for me to handle, as he is very anxious to get back to work. All the doctors I have called in agree that absolute rest and quiet is essential to complete recovery. My great difficulty is to keep him from becoming irritated as a result of the rest treatment, for if he should strain himself too soon severe complications might be the result. I believe you can appreciate the trying situation with which I am laboring. Concerning your desire for a biographical sketch, I refer you to Who’s Who and to the article which appeared in the March, 191, number of “Physical Culture.” I am sending you a copy of this magazine under separate cover. I am also sending you a photograph of myself. I would rather rely on what you prefer to write about me than to send you anything myself. Words of encouragement from a friend like you help a fellow a great deal in a trying time like this. When you next come to Washington, let me know, as I should like to see you and have a talk with you.
I have had pleasure in conveying your message to the President and Mrs. Wilson. Both of them value your friendship very highly, and both were deeply touched by your solicitude.
With warm regards, believe me,
Original Format
Letter
To
Seibold, Louis
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Louis Seibold,” 1919 October 9, WWP15929, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.