Ray Stannard Baker to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Ray Stannard Baker to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946
Identifier
WWP16437
Date
1922 July 14
Description
Ray Stannard Baker apologizes for not getting back to Dr. Grayson earlier regarding the title of Grayson’s book as he has been working on his book scheduled to be published in the fall.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Admiral
I am ashamed of myself that I have never made the suggestions in regard to the title of your magnus opus that I promised. The fact is I have been simply overwhelmed with work and under great pressure to get the copy to the book publishers so that my book will come out this fall. I never dreamed there would be so much work involved. I begin now to see the faint streakings of the dawn when I shall be free again.
I have really given quite a bit of thought to your plan, which I am confident, if you can develop it as you hope to do, will make a good book. The title I like best is simply “The Health of the Presidents”. This describes the work accurately and at the same time is interesting in itself. You may have a lot better one, but this is the best I can think of up to date.
I am planning to be down again about August first, and if you are anywhere in the offing I shall take pains to board you and have a visit.
Cordially yours,
RSB
I am ashamed of myself that I have never made the suggestions in regard to the title of your magnus opus that I promised. The fact is I have been simply overwhelmed with work and under great pressure to get the copy to the book publishers so that my book will come out this fall. I never dreamed there would be so much work involved. I begin now to see the faint streakings of the dawn when I shall be free again.
I have really given quite a bit of thought to your plan, which I am confident, if you can develop it as you hope to do, will make a good book. The title I like best is simply “The Health of the Presidents”. This describes the work accurately and at the same time is interesting in itself. You may have a lot better one, but this is the best I can think of up to date.
I am planning to be down again about August first, and if you are anywhere in the offing I shall take pains to board you and have a visit.
Cordially yours,
RSB
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946, “Ray Stannard Baker to Cary T. Grayson,” 1922 July 14, WWP16437, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.