Cary T. Grayson to Bernard M. Baruch
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Bernard M. Baruch
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16119
Date
1919 December 27
Description
Cary T. Grayson assures Bernard Baruch that his standing with President Wilson has not been negatively affected by the recent article in the Hearst paper.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear BM
As I wired you this morning, everything is lovely around here so far as you are concerned. The recent explosion in the Hearst paper is now like a bubble that has burst. Our friend Ned called me four or five times a day urging that you make some answer to it. I suggested that the best way to show his friendship and help in the matter would be by an editorial in his paper. He did this, but the editorial was very feeble and poor. His intentions seemed good but evidently he was either afraid or unable to control those around him. I want to be fair but I fear his motives were those of a newspaper man who is constantly looking for a newsy article and anxious to stir up a hornet’s nest, so to speak. All this would result in bringing about an agitated controversy. Then our friend would be in a position to rally to your support. I think you see clearly through the situation. He was so insistent that I acquiesced by saying: “If your judgment dictates that Bernie should make a report, you should telegraph him and tell him what he should refute.” I had sent you several hours previous ly to this a telegram suggesting that you make no reply to the Hearst statement. All this is just for your information. So far as your standing here in this house is concerned, you have not suffered one iota. They simply considered the source from which it came. I have explained the situation fully, and you may rest assured it is entirely satisfactory from your standpoint.
I called on Senator Hitchcock yesterday and told him that you were his friend - which pleased him very much.
Concerning the Stuart matter, our friend in New York has evidently been talking indiscreetly. The substance of my information is that, through you, she would have him sent back. Mrs. Harriman volunteered this information to me. I told her of what he had done here, and that your or the other party’s name had not been mentioned in the numerous charges that had been brought against Stuart. From this point the case is settled. I understand the party is sailing about January 3rd. I will explain it all to you when I see you.
I hope you will have a good holiday and a good rest. You may feel assured that there is nothing for you to worry about at this end of the line. If anything turns up to which your attention should be called, it will be taken care of and you will be notified. You have every reason to have an enjoyable holiday season - so do not fail to have it. You richly deserve it.
If Mrs. Grayson and the boys knew I were writing, they would join me in most affectionate greetings,
Yours to count on always,
Cary T. Grayson
As I wired you this morning, everything is lovely around here so far as you are concerned. The recent explosion in the Hearst paper is now like a bubble that has burst. Our friend Ned called me four or five times a day urging that you make some answer to it. I suggested that the best way to show his friendship and help in the matter would be by an editorial in his paper. He did this, but the editorial was very feeble and poor. His intentions seemed good but evidently he was either afraid or unable to control those around him. I want to be fair but I fear his motives were those of a newspaper man who is constantly looking for a newsy article and anxious to stir up a hornet’s nest, so to speak. All this would result in bringing about an agitated controversy. Then our friend would be in a position to rally to your support. I think you see clearly through the situation. He was so insistent that I acquiesced by saying: “If your judgment dictates that Bernie should make a report, you should telegraph him and tell him what he should refute.” I had sent you several hours previous ly to this a telegram suggesting that you make no reply to the Hearst statement. All this is just for your information. So far as your standing here in this house is concerned, you have not suffered one iota. They simply considered the source from which it came. I have explained the situation fully, and you may rest assured it is entirely satisfactory from your standpoint.
I called on Senator Hitchcock yesterday and told him that you were his friend - which pleased him very much.
Concerning the Stuart matter, our friend in New York has evidently been talking indiscreetly. The substance of my information is that, through you, she would have him sent back. Mrs. Harriman volunteered this information to me. I told her of what he had done here, and that your or the other party’s name had not been mentioned in the numerous charges that had been brought against Stuart. From this point the case is settled. I understand the party is sailing about January 3rd. I will explain it all to you when I see you.
I hope you will have a good holiday and a good rest. You may feel assured that there is nothing for you to worry about at this end of the line. If anything turns up to which your attention should be called, it will be taken care of and you will be notified. You have every reason to have an enjoyable holiday season - so do not fail to have it. You richly deserve it.
If Mrs. Grayson and the boys knew I were writing, they would join me in most affectionate greetings,
Yours to count on always,
Cary T. Grayson
Original Format
Letter
To
Baruch, Bernard M. (Bernard Mannes), 1870-1965
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Bernard M. Baruch,” 1919 December 27, WWP16119, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.