Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Angell, Montgomery B.
Identifier
WWP16783
Date
1935 May 20
Description
Montgomery B. Angell asks Cary T. Grayson for help in getting a young man an appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Cary
One of my close friends here in New York, Mr. Leonhard A. Keyes of JP Morgan & Co., is very anxious, if possible, to obtain an Annapolis appointment for a young friend of his, Mr. Gilbert Byron Hall. Keyes has written to Hamilton Fish, in whose district young Hall resides, and also to Robert Bacon. I am sending you herewith copies of the two replies and also a copy of Mr. Keyes’ letter to Mr. Bacon of May 10th, which sets forth the facts relative to the lad.
I know little or nothing about the machinery of appointments, so I am taking the liberty of writing to you for information or for any assistance which you may give the lad. He apparently is extremely earnest in his effort and I should think would be the right kind of man to become a naval officer. Unless Hall can obtain an appointment this year, he will be over the age limit.
I have written to Bermuda about the topcoat but as yet have had no reply. I will let you know immediately upon hearing from them. I so much enjoyed the last evening I spent with you and Gertrude.
My love to you all.
Affectionately yours,
Montie
One of my close friends here in New York, Mr. Leonhard A. Keyes of JP Morgan & Co., is very anxious, if possible, to obtain an Annapolis appointment for a young friend of his, Mr. Gilbert Byron Hall. Keyes has written to Hamilton Fish, in whose district young Hall resides, and also to Robert Bacon. I am sending you herewith copies of the two replies and also a copy of Mr. Keyes’ letter to Mr. Bacon of May 10th, which sets forth the facts relative to the lad.
I know little or nothing about the machinery of appointments, so I am taking the liberty of writing to you for information or for any assistance which you may give the lad. He apparently is extremely earnest in his effort and I should think would be the right kind of man to become a naval officer. Unless Hall can obtain an appointment this year, he will be over the age limit.
I have written to Bermuda about the topcoat but as yet have had no reply. I will let you know immediately upon hearing from them. I so much enjoyed the last evening I spent with you and Gertrude.
My love to you all.
Affectionately yours,
Montie
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Angell, Montgomery B., “Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson,” 1935 May 20, WWP16783, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.