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
WWP16497
Date
1923 September 6
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest Trudie
It was a real treat to have that little conversation with you over the phone last evening. It was dear in you to call me. Concerning the jockey to ride My Own I had decided not to have Sande for obvious reasons.
I have not taken the matter up with Mr. Burch as to who we will choose to ride and will not decide until the day of the race. If Harry Payne Whitney does not have a horse in the race, I am thinking of asking Rowe for OMcAtee—Rowe and Whitney are most anxious that My Own beat Zen. or, Then, I am thinking of McTaggart—who rides for George Widener and is under Jack Joyner who loves Mr. Burch. Also thinking of Kummer who rides for Gifford Cochran. Kummer is a wonderful rider and a judge of pace over a distance, when he wants to—but he is questionable, at times. Mr. Whitney to-day made me offer of $50,000 and half of his winnings this year. My terms were $50,000—and half interest in him for life—and let him run in his, Whitney colors and he have control of him.
Rowe said over the phone that he thought My Own was the greatest horse on the turf to-day. Next to Mr. Whitney owning him he would rather see me have him than any person in the world. And, he firmly believed that he would beat Zen at a mile and a half and then trim the English horse.
Miss Edith returned this morning, looking fine, and seemed to have enjoyed her visit immensely. She brought me news from you which pleased me. She said William looked wonderfully fine and was nearly as big as me.
Mr. Ross went to Charlottesville to attend Lewis Garth’s funeral. I feel so sorry for dear old Billy. This blow will nearly kill him. I telegraphed and sent flowers.
I moved back to Mr. Ross’ to-day. To-night, Reid Riley and Mrs. Riley had dinner with me at the Shoreham.
I have just seen in the paper that the Imperial Hotel at Narragansett had burned down. I hope it did not frighten you all and the boys—Give my love to the boys and Zoona and regards to Arthur. Don’t mention the offer for My Own—I don’t mind you telling Arthur, confidentially.
With all my love—
Cary.
It was a real treat to have that little conversation with you over the phone last evening. It was dear in you to call me. Concerning the jockey to ride My Own I had decided not to have Sande for obvious reasons.
I have not taken the matter up with Mr. Burch as to who we will choose to ride and will not decide until the day of the race. If Harry Payne Whitney does not have a horse in the race, I am thinking of asking Rowe for OMcAtee—Rowe and Whitney are most anxious that My Own beat Zen. or, Then, I am thinking of McTaggart—who rides for George Widener and is under Jack Joyner who loves Mr. Burch. Also thinking of Kummer who rides for Gifford Cochran. Kummer is a wonderful rider and a judge of pace over a distance, when he wants to—but he is questionable, at times. Mr. Whitney to-day made me offer of $50,000 and half of his winnings this year. My terms were $50,000—and half interest in him for life—and let him run in his, Whitney colors and he have control of him.
Rowe said over the phone that he thought My Own was the greatest horse on the turf to-day. Next to Mr. Whitney owning him he would rather see me have him than any person in the world. And, he firmly believed that he would beat Zen at a mile and a half and then trim the English horse.
Miss Edith returned this morning, looking fine, and seemed to have enjoyed her visit immensely. She brought me news from you which pleased me. She said William looked wonderfully fine and was nearly as big as me.
Mr. Ross went to Charlottesville to attend Lewis Garth’s funeral. I feel so sorry for dear old Billy. This blow will nearly kill him. I telegraphed and sent flowers.
I moved back to Mr. Ross’ to-day. To-night, Reid Riley and Mrs. Riley had dinner with me at the Shoreham.
I have just seen in the paper that the Imperial Hotel at Narragansett had burned down. I hope it did not frighten you all and the boys—Give my love to the boys and Zoona and regards to Arthur. Don’t mention the offer for My Own—I don’t mind you telling Arthur, confidentially.
With all my love—
Cary.
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 September 6, WWP16497, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.