Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Title
Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16355
Date
1921 August 7
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dearest
I am having a very good time, but nothing exciting. Have not made any money or losst any, which is much to be thankful for. The hard times are in evidence here—much smaller crowds than last year. Yearlings are bringing fairly good prices. Gnome was not ready to race more than six furlongs and Mr. Burch made a mistake to start him a mile and a quarter the first time. He is alright and doing well. Love Tap ran well but was not good enough to win, finishing second and third in the last race.
BMB is here but is nervous and wants to go away & to New York & Washington and return Thursday.
I am enjoying fine health: get up early, ride Dixie who is the most admired horse here, eat and sleep—every one remarks how well I look.
I miss you and the boys very much & feel a bit guilty being away from you so long.
I am now staying with Ed. Simms. He is a wonderful host. He has just completed a cottage which would appeal to you greatly. It is small—antique furniture in abundance; old mantle piece & every thing in excellent taste. Hancock, William Woodward & I are going to Mrs. Wadsworth’s to judge—also—Mr. Fitzgerald. Miss Daingerfields’ mother died while Miss E. was here.
Your letter was a treat. I miss you more than you imagine. Much love to you all—my darling, little girl—
Affectionately & devotedly—
C T G
I am having a very good time, but nothing exciting. Have not made any money or losst any, which is much to be thankful for. The hard times are in evidence here—much smaller crowds than last year. Yearlings are bringing fairly good prices. Gnome was not ready to race more than six furlongs and Mr. Burch made a mistake to start him a mile and a quarter the first time. He is alright and doing well. Love Tap ran well but was not good enough to win, finishing second and third in the last race.
BMB is here but is nervous and wants to go away & to New York & Washington and return Thursday.
I am enjoying fine health: get up early, ride Dixie who is the most admired horse here, eat and sleep—every one remarks how well I look.
I miss you and the boys very much & feel a bit guilty being away from you so long.
I am now staying with Ed. Simms. He is a wonderful host. He has just completed a cottage which would appeal to you greatly. It is small—antique furniture in abundance; old mantle piece & every thing in excellent taste. Hancock, William Woodward & I are going to Mrs. Wadsworth’s to judge—also—Mr. Fitzgerald. Miss Daingerfields’ mother died while Miss E. was here.
Your letter was a treat. I miss you more than you imagine. Much love to you all—my darling, little girl—
Affectionately & devotedly—
C T G
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Alice Gertrude Gordon, 1892-1961
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Alice Gertrude Gordon Grayson,” 1921 August 7, WWP16355, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.