Cary T. Grayson to Cleveland H. Dodge
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Cleveland H. Dodge
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16261
Date
1920 May 29
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
PERSONAL.
My dear Mr. Dodge:
Please accept my grateful thanks for your contribution to the William and Mary College Fund. It was mighty fine of you to respond in such a generous fashion. I appreciate your kindness more than I can express in words.
I read your letter to the President, and he was deeply touched by it. He asked me, in replying, to send you his love. He said that nothing would give him more pleasure and comfort than a cruise on the CORONA. Your suggestion appealed to him very much.
I am puzzled about the plans for the summer for him. He insists that he prefers to remain in Washington, but I am anxious to get him away for at least the hot months of July and August. The weather has been so pleasant and cool so far that it has weakened my argument to go away, and I do not think I can make any headway until the temperature rises. I would prefer some place on the water, but the place selected must be accessible. The thought of traveling on a train is almost like a night-mare to him. After the experiences of the Western trip, you can realize why he should feel this way.
I am happy to be able to say that he has shown very considerable improvement in the past few months. His progress is slow but steady. From day to day his improvement is not very noticeable, but a month really shows marked progress. For instance, he had gained nineteen pounds since the first of February -- and it is good, solid flesh, not soft or flabby. His facial appearance is altogether different from that which was shown in the snap-shot pictures which were taken a short while ago and which appeared in the newspapers. I am hoping that another picture will be taken soon because there is such a marked contrast for the better. His appetite and digestion are good, and he sleeps well. At nine o’clock each morning he systematically walks from his bed-room to his study and works at his desk until about 10:30 to 1:00. He lunches at 1:00 o’clock and rests in bed from 2:00 to 3:00. After that he attends to such official matters as are brought to his attention. Occasionally he motors in the afternoon for an hour or so. The treatment which I have prescribed for him, combined with his work, keeps him occupied every minute of the day. He himself reads a great deal and Mrs. Wilson read to him.
This is the first letter which I have written covering the details of his case. Because of the persistent rumors which have been going around, I have adopted the policy of not discussing the case with any one. I issued my bulletins and I stood by them.
There are a lot of things of interest that I would love to tell you. If I ever get to New York I am going to give myself the pleasure of calling on you. I do not feel at liberty to absent myself even for a day, because he frequently calls for me here during the night. I am constantly on “tap.”
The President often speaks of you and was keenly disappointed that you could not visit him sometime ago. You are one of the people in the world whom he loves very dearly.
With warm regards and best wishes, and with renewed thanks, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Cary T. Grayson
My dear Mr. Dodge:
Please accept my grateful thanks for your contribution to the William and Mary College Fund. It was mighty fine of you to respond in such a generous fashion. I appreciate your kindness more than I can express in words.
I read your letter to the President, and he was deeply touched by it. He asked me, in replying, to send you his love. He said that nothing would give him more pleasure and comfort than a cruise on the CORONA. Your suggestion appealed to him very much.
I am puzzled about the plans for the summer for him. He insists that he prefers to remain in Washington, but I am anxious to get him away for at least the hot months of July and August. The weather has been so pleasant and cool so far that it has weakened my argument to go away, and I do not think I can make any headway until the temperature rises. I would prefer some place on the water, but the place selected must be accessible. The thought of traveling on a train is almost like a night-mare to him. After the experiences of the Western trip, you can realize why he should feel this way.
I am happy to be able to say that he has shown very considerable improvement in the past few months. His progress is slow but steady. From day to day his improvement is not very noticeable, but a month really shows marked progress. For instance, he had gained nineteen pounds since the first of February -- and it is good, solid flesh, not soft or flabby. His facial appearance is altogether different from that which was shown in the snap-shot pictures which were taken a short while ago and which appeared in the newspapers. I am hoping that another picture will be taken soon because there is such a marked contrast for the better. His appetite and digestion are good, and he sleeps well. At nine o’clock each morning he systematically walks from his bed-room to his study and works at his desk until about 10:30 to 1:00. He lunches at 1:00 o’clock and rests in bed from 2:00 to 3:00. After that he attends to such official matters as are brought to his attention. Occasionally he motors in the afternoon for an hour or so. The treatment which I have prescribed for him, combined with his work, keeps him occupied every minute of the day. He himself reads a great deal and Mrs. Wilson read to him.
This is the first letter which I have written covering the details of his case. Because of the persistent rumors which have been going around, I have adopted the policy of not discussing the case with any one. I issued my bulletins and I stood by them.
There are a lot of things of interest that I would love to tell you. If I ever get to New York I am going to give myself the pleasure of calling on you. I do not feel at liberty to absent myself even for a day, because he frequently calls for me here during the night. I am constantly on “tap.”
The President often speaks of you and was keenly disappointed that you could not visit him sometime ago. You are one of the people in the world whom he loves very dearly.
With warm regards and best wishes, and with renewed thanks, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Cary T. Grayson
Original Format
Letter
To
Dodge, Cleveland H. (Cleveland Hoadley), 1860-1926
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Cleveland H. Dodge,” 1920 May 29, WWP16261, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.