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
WWP16565
Date
1924 August 17
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest Trudie
It is now three o’clock Sunday afternoon. Martin and I have lnot long finished lunch and we are going for a little drive in his car. I have not been out the house to-day. It rained hard all the morning. Last night I went to The Brook with the Barklies to a party Mrs. Riddle gave. We were the first to leave. I had planned my departure at eleven—but it was eleven thirty when ice cream was served. We got home at 12.30—It was a gay crowd, indeed.
We did not expect much at the races yesterday and in that respect we were not much disappointed—Scoop finished out of the money, Tuxedo did likewise.
Flying Comet was lame & could not start—Max felt pretty sure she would win—I should have been happy for her to win the Spinaway; beating the best of the year.My Own and others doing well except Salubria is still unable to perform on account of lameness. Sparkling Wit is going fine but it seems to rain every time he entered in a suitable race. Hope to have some luck with him this week. My account with Johny Walters is about the same as when you left.
Dr Russell has been spending several days here, we have become quite friendly. Wants us to stay him in New York. He is a bachelor—and a very charming fellow—Native of Winchester, Virginia. Have made no sales as yet. I am sitting on the little porch at Mrs. Adams—I wish you were more than I can express. This porch & house is the just the size you like—The Devereaux and May Brown are still at the Barklies. I usually go to lunch with them and help Arch to escort the ladies into the grounds every day. His temperament varies—but is fine when he gets to clearing his throat. There is a plan under way to have a match race this week for six furlougs between Sarazen and Wise Counsellor. But as usual, there are some complications. Max is anxious for it.
I miss you. If you were only here my stay and rest would be much happier. My love to the boys and Zoona.
Dearest love to my sweetheart—
CTG
It is now three o’clock Sunday afternoon. Martin and I have lnot long finished lunch and we are going for a little drive in his car. I have not been out the house to-day. It rained hard all the morning. Last night I went to The Brook with the Barklies to a party Mrs. Riddle gave. We were the first to leave. I had planned my departure at eleven—but it was eleven thirty when ice cream was served. We got home at 12.30—It was a gay crowd, indeed.
We did not expect much at the races yesterday and in that respect we were not much disappointed—Scoop finished out of the money, Tuxedo did likewise.
Flying Comet was lame & could not start—Max felt pretty sure she would win—I should have been happy for her to win the Spinaway; beating the best of the year.My Own and others doing well except Salubria is still unable to perform on account of lameness. Sparkling Wit is going fine but it seems to rain every time he entered in a suitable race. Hope to have some luck with him this week. My account with Johny Walters is about the same as when you left.
Dr Russell has been spending several days here, we have become quite friendly. Wants us to stay him in New York. He is a bachelor—and a very charming fellow—Native of Winchester, Virginia. Have made no sales as yet. I am sitting on the little porch at Mrs. Adams—I wish you were more than I can express. This porch & house is the just the size you like—The Devereaux and May Brown are still at the Barklies. I usually go to lunch with them and help Arch to escort the ladies into the grounds every day. His temperament varies—but is fine when he gets to clearing his throat. There is a plan under way to have a match race this week for six furlougs between Sarazen and Wise Counsellor. But as usual, there are some complications. Max is anxious for it.
I miss you. If you were only here my stay and rest would be much happier. My love to the boys and Zoona.
Dearest love to my sweetheart—
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,” 1924 August 17, WWP16565, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.