Leo Blumenfeld to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Leo Blumenfeld to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Blumenfeld, Leo
Identifier
WWP16164
Date
1920 January 26
Description
Leo Blumenfeld writes to Cary T. Grayson to suggest that President Wilson drive an automobile to convalesce.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear sir
Allow me to suggest something that will help to bring the President back to perfect health in short order. It is something from my own experience.
Last year, after a severe attack of influenza, I became a total nervous wreck; but so badly that no one ever thought I would come back. My cure was, buying an automobile & driving—not riding—it myself. From the moment my hands touched that wheel, I was a new person. Within a month I had forgotten that I was ever sickIt is true that I happen to be mechanically inclined & knew how to handle a car, but I believe the President could do the same. In fact, one of the things that helped me was the engrossing interest in tinkering with the car—A trial of this method, I am sure, will bring equally pleasant results.
Very sincerely,
Leo Blumenfeld
Allow me to suggest something that will help to bring the President back to perfect health in short order. It is something from my own experience.
Last year, after a severe attack of influenza, I became a total nervous wreck; but so badly that no one ever thought I would come back. My cure was, buying an automobile & driving—not riding—it myself. From the moment my hands touched that wheel, I was a new person. Within a month I had forgotten that I was ever sickIt is true that I happen to be mechanically inclined & knew how to handle a car, but I believe the President could do the same. In fact, one of the things that helped me was the engrossing interest in tinkering with the car—A trial of this method, I am sure, will bring equally pleasant results.
Very sincerely,
Leo Blumenfeld
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Collection
Citation
Blumenfeld, Leo, “Leo Blumenfeld to Cary T. Grayson,” 1920 January 26, WWP16164, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.