William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Title
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP16169
Date
1920 January 28
Description
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson with suggestions for cabinet appointments. Asks Grayson to show the letter to Edith Wilson and for the two of them to decide about bringing it to Woodrow Wilson's attention, nearly three months after the President's stroke.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Text
Personal
My dear Grayson
I think the President has found the best solution of his Treasury problem. I have the highest regard for Houston. He is an able and a safe man and I am sure he will handle the situation as satisfactorily as it can be done. I am particularly pleased that Meredith has been brought into the Calbbinet. He is an element of strength. He stands high with the farming interests besides being young, vigorous and very enthusiastic. This young blood is helpful for the President.
If the President makes up his mind not to take a western man and, therefore, eliminates Senator Shafroth as Secretary of the Interior, and if he will not consider Governor Glynn, then I would suggest that he put Glynn on the Interstate Commerce Commission or on the Federal Trade Commission. Glynn would make an excellent man on either of these Commissions. He has had large experience in these lines and reconignition of him and what he represents would be very helpful to the President.
Please show this to Mrs. Wilson and between you, use your good judgment in bringing it to the President’s attention.,With warmest regard, I am, as always,
Affectionately yours,
WG McAdoo
Admiral Cary T. Grayson,T
he White House,
Washington, DC
WGM-V.
My dear Grayson
I think the President has found the best solution of his Treasury problem. I have the highest regard for Houston. He is an able and a safe man and I am sure he will handle the situation as satisfactorily as it can be done. I am particularly pleased that Meredith has been brought into the Calbbinet. He is an element of strength. He stands high with the farming interests besides being young, vigorous and very enthusiastic. This young blood is helpful for the President.
If the President makes up his mind not to take a western man and, therefore, eliminates Senator Shafroth as Secretary of the Interior, and if he will not consider Governor Glynn, then I would suggest that he put Glynn on the Interstate Commerce Commission or on the Federal Trade Commission. Glynn would make an excellent man on either of these Commissions. He has had large experience in these lines and reconignition of him and what he represents would be very helpful to the President.
Please show this to Mrs. Wilson and between you, use your good judgment in bringing it to the President’s attention.,With warmest regard, I am, as always,
Affectionately yours,
WG McAdoo
Admiral Cary T. Grayson,T
he White House,
Washington, DC
WGM-V.
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson,” 1920 January 28, WWP16169, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.