William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Title
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP20851
Date
1915 July 27
Description
William G. McAdoo to Cary T. Grayson about the health of McAdoo's infant daughter, the sinking of the Leelanaw by a German submarine, and the country backing Woodrow Wilson if he decides to increase the Navy's coastal defenses.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
North Haven, Maine,
My dear Grayson
Miss Harkins is due to-day, and we are both most grateful to you for your kindness in arranging for her to come. She will be the greatest possible comfort to Nell, who will, I believe, be willing now to run away with me for a day or two occasionally, and get a little relief from the strain under which she has been ever since we arrived here. Of course, she would never leave for a minute unless someone in whom she had the most complete confidence was with the baby.
We particularly don’t want our action in parting with Miss Goff to work to her injury. I enclose a copy of a letter I have this day sent to Doctor Kelley, which explains the situation. The new food agrees much better with the baby, but she is not gaining yet, or, if gaining at all, it is very slight and very slow. Naturally this gives us concern, but the doctor says that the baby will undoubtedly gain as soon as she gets fully over the effects of her previous illness. In any case, we are feeling much more comfortable about her and very happy at the prospect of having Miss Harkins take charge of the case.
I am glad the President has gotten back to Cornish, and I hope he is enjoying himself. The note to Germany was admirable in every way. The sinking of the LEELANAW has an aggravating tendency, but we may well suspend judgment on that case until all the facts are known.
I am delighted that the President has taken hold of the Army and Navy situation. He ought to determine the policy with respect to these important matters, and when he does, I am certain the country will back him to the limit, especially if he decides in favor of reasonable increases, particularly in the Navy, and in the matter of our coast defenses.Nell joins me in best love to all of you.
Affectionately yours,
WG McAdoo
Dr. Cary T. Grayson,
The President’s Cottage,
Cornish, New Hampshire.
Enclosure.
P.S. Nell says that she cannot understand about the graphophone. We left it in the main hall at Haarlakenden, and don’t see how it could have been forwarded to Washington. Perhaps Mrs. Churchill could tell you what became of it. Would you mind asking her?
My dear Grayson
Miss Harkins is due to-day, and we are both most grateful to you for your kindness in arranging for her to come. She will be the greatest possible comfort to Nell, who will, I believe, be willing now to run away with me for a day or two occasionally, and get a little relief from the strain under which she has been ever since we arrived here. Of course, she would never leave for a minute unless someone in whom she had the most complete confidence was with the baby.
We particularly don’t want our action in parting with Miss Goff to work to her injury. I enclose a copy of a letter I have this day sent to Doctor Kelley, which explains the situation. The new food agrees much better with the baby, but she is not gaining yet, or, if gaining at all, it is very slight and very slow. Naturally this gives us concern, but the doctor says that the baby will undoubtedly gain as soon as she gets fully over the effects of her previous illness. In any case, we are feeling much more comfortable about her and very happy at the prospect of having Miss Harkins take charge of the case.
I am glad the President has gotten back to Cornish, and I hope he is enjoying himself. The note to Germany was admirable in every way. The sinking of the LEELANAW has an aggravating tendency, but we may well suspend judgment on that case until all the facts are known.
I am delighted that the President has taken hold of the Army and Navy situation. He ought to determine the policy with respect to these important matters, and when he does, I am certain the country will back him to the limit, especially if he decides in favor of reasonable increases, particularly in the Navy, and in the matter of our coast defenses.Nell joins me in best love to all of you.
Affectionately yours,
WG McAdoo
Dr. Cary T. Grayson,
The President’s Cottage,
Cornish, New Hampshire.
Enclosure.
P.S. Nell says that she cannot understand about the graphophone. We left it in the main hall at Haarlakenden, and don’t see how it could have been forwarded to Washington. Perhaps Mrs. Churchill could tell you what became of it. Would you mind asking her?
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,” 1915 July 27, WWP20851, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.