Hugh Campbell Wallace to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Hugh Campbell Wallace to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Wallace, Hugh Campbell, 1863-1931
Identifier
WWP16258
Date
1920 May 18
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Paris,
Dear Carey
I have your note of April 26th. I shall be happy to meet your friend Mr. Oxnard, and I shall do everything in my power to make his visit pleasant.
I was deeply interested in what you say about the President’s improvement. The condition of his health is on my mind every hour of the day. Your letter reaches me at a propitious moment. I am asked many times daily about the President’s health, and your statement permits me to speak with emphasis, which is particularly happy because of the sinister rumors one hears from time to time. I take occasion almost every day to tell some Frenchman that, next to our own country, France is the greatest victim of the President’s illness, because if he had retained his health both treaties would have been ratified six months ago. I hope that his recovery will be so rapid and sure that he will be able, without jeopardizing his health, to present the issue to the American people, and I have no doubt what the verdict will be.
My life here is very full and at times difficult, but quite the most interesting I have ever had. My wife is quite as busy in her own way as I am, but she too recognizes that, although arduous, it is a uniquely interesting time.
My wife and I often speak of you and Gertrude, and always with affection. Never hesitate a moment to let me know if I can be of any service to you or your friends.
With warm regards,
Sincerely your friend,
Hugh C. Wallace
Rear Admiral Carey T. Grayson
White House,
Washington, DC
Dear Carey
I have your note of April 26th. I shall be happy to meet your friend Mr. Oxnard, and I shall do everything in my power to make his visit pleasant.
I was deeply interested in what you say about the President’s improvement. The condition of his health is on my mind every hour of the day. Your letter reaches me at a propitious moment. I am asked many times daily about the President’s health, and your statement permits me to speak with emphasis, which is particularly happy because of the sinister rumors one hears from time to time. I take occasion almost every day to tell some Frenchman that, next to our own country, France is the greatest victim of the President’s illness, because if he had retained his health both treaties would have been ratified six months ago. I hope that his recovery will be so rapid and sure that he will be able, without jeopardizing his health, to present the issue to the American people, and I have no doubt what the verdict will be.
My life here is very full and at times difficult, but quite the most interesting I have ever had. My wife is quite as busy in her own way as I am, but she too recognizes that, although arduous, it is a uniquely interesting time.
My wife and I often speak of you and Gertrude, and always with affection. Never hesitate a moment to let me know if I can be of any service to you or your friends.
With warm regards,
Sincerely your friend,
Hugh C. Wallace
Rear Admiral Carey T. Grayson
White House,
Washington, DC
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Wallace, Hugh Campbell, 1863-1931, “Hugh Campbell Wallace to Cary T. Grayson,” 1920 May 18, WWP16258, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.