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
WWP16475
Date
1923 July 10
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest
I was more than delighted to receive your letter this morning as I was most anxious for news from you, also even more delighted when your telegram came. Wasn’t it great about Fluvanna’s race? That race entitles her to the title of Queen of the fillies this year, so far. Sad to relate, I made a mistake of $5000—instead of its being that amount added to the stake fees, it was only that amount guaranteed—whereupon the second got $800—and 400—to the third, so I only get $3,715, but a great reputation for the filly—and not as much penalty in weight as if she had won $8000, so we may be better off for the big $50,000 races such as the Hopeful and the Futurity. Anyway, its fine. I am happy about all you say about the boys and yourself and Zoona—I miss you all very, very much. Make Walter Boyd be very careful about coming in contact with the other Bowers boys and then our fellows. With proper care it should turn out all right, but it is taking an unknown chance. I suppose that I am over cautious where our own little fellows are concerned. They are doing so well and it would be a terrible blow to have them sick with Whooping Cough. With a heart full of love and affection for you all, individually and collectively—
CTG.
I was more than delighted to receive your letter this morning as I was most anxious for news from you, also even more delighted when your telegram came. Wasn’t it great about Fluvanna’s race? That race entitles her to the title of Queen of the fillies this year, so far. Sad to relate, I made a mistake of $5000—instead of its being that amount added to the stake fees, it was only that amount guaranteed—whereupon the second got $800—and 400—to the third, so I only get $3,715, but a great reputation for the filly—and not as much penalty in weight as if she had won $8000, so we may be better off for the big $50,000 races such as the Hopeful and the Futurity. Anyway, its fine. I am happy about all you say about the boys and yourself and Zoona—I miss you all very, very much. Make Walter Boyd be very careful about coming in contact with the other Bowers boys and then our fellows. With proper care it should turn out all right, but it is taking an unknown chance. I suppose that I am over cautious where our own little fellows are concerned. They are doing so well and it would be a terrible blow to have them sick with Whooping Cough. With a heart full of love and affection for you all, individually and collectively—
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,” 1923 July 10, WWP16475, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.