Cary T. Grayson to Mark A. Matthews

Title

Cary T. Grayson to Mark A. Matthews

Creator

Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938

Identifier

WWP15941

Date

1919 October 9

Source

Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia

Language

English

Text

My dear Dr. Matthews:

Your letter of has been received, and I greatly appreciate your kindness in writing me. What the President has done the past ten months has been almost beyond superhuman endurance, but he is made of flesh and blood and he is now suffering from overwork. I found it necessary to persuade him to cancel the remaining part of his trip. Since our return he has been a very sick man. At this writing I am happy to say that he is improving slowly but he is not yet out of danger. The rest and quiet treatment is very trying on him, as he is so mentally alert and conscientious that he wants to get back to work. We feel, however, that it would be very dangerous to allow him to resume his duties before proper recuperation.

These are very trying and difficult days, and it is encouraging to have a message from you. I know the President will be deeply touched when I show him your letter. He and Mrs. Wilson have often spoken of their delightful visit to Seattle. They were particularly pleased with the services at your Church.

With warm regards, believe me,

Your sincere friend,


Rev. MA Matthews
Seattle, Washington

Original Format

Letter

To

Matthews, Mark A. (Mark Allison), 1867-1940

Files

D00482.pdf

Tags

Citation

Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to Mark A. Matthews,” 1919 October 9, WWP15941, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.