Francis Xavier Dercum to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Francis Xavier Dercum to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Dercum, Francis X. (Francis Xavier), 1856-1931
Identifier
WWP16190
Date
1920 February 16
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
DR. FX DERCUM
1719 Walnut St.,
Philadelphia.
Dear Dr. Grayson
I intended last Saturday speaking to you about the following matter but in some way forgot it. I have been subpoenaed to go to Governor’s Island on Tuesday, February 24th, to testify in behalf of the Government in the case of Grover C. Bergdoll charged with evading the draft. I understand that Bergdoll’s counsel has made the claim that Bergdoll is insane. I have been subpoenaed by the Government because I examined Bergdoll on November 23rd, 1915, at the instance of his counsel Nicholas H. Larzelere of Norristown. A brother of Bergdoll has brought the action in an endeavor to prove that he was not competent to handle his estate which having attained his majority, he now wished to control.
My examination revealed the fact that he was perfectly sane and I so testified in Court.
I am writing to say that I would be very glad if my time could be conserved so that I would lose but a single day at Governor’s Island. Do you suppose that Mr. Tumulty - of course with the approval of the President - could write to Captain J. S. Cottrell or Mr. J. H. Sparks, Military Intelligence, 2034 Commercial Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, suggesting that if possible I be detained but one day? If you think this is not wise, I will of course abide by your judgment.
I am with kind regards, as ever,
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) F. X. DERCUM
To Rear-Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
P. S. If it could be arranged that my affidavit be taken here in Philadelphia, it would be still more economical of my time; this might, however, not be acceptable to the officers in charge of the Court Martial.
FXD
1719 Walnut St.,
Philadelphia.
Dear Dr. Grayson
I intended last Saturday speaking to you about the following matter but in some way forgot it. I have been subpoenaed to go to Governor’s Island on Tuesday, February 24th, to testify in behalf of the Government in the case of Grover C. Bergdoll charged with evading the draft. I understand that Bergdoll’s counsel has made the claim that Bergdoll is insane. I have been subpoenaed by the Government because I examined Bergdoll on November 23rd, 1915, at the instance of his counsel Nicholas H. Larzelere of Norristown. A brother of Bergdoll has brought the action in an endeavor to prove that he was not competent to handle his estate which having attained his majority, he now wished to control.
My examination revealed the fact that he was perfectly sane and I so testified in Court.
I am writing to say that I would be very glad if my time could be conserved so that I would lose but a single day at Governor’s Island. Do you suppose that Mr. Tumulty - of course with the approval of the President - could write to Captain J. S. Cottrell or Mr. J. H. Sparks, Military Intelligence, 2034 Commercial Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, suggesting that if possible I be detained but one day? If you think this is not wise, I will of course abide by your judgment.
I am with kind regards, as ever,
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) F. X. DERCUM
To Rear-Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
P. S. If it could be arranged that my affidavit be taken here in Philadelphia, it would be still more economical of my time; this might, however, not be acceptable to the officers in charge of the Court Martial.
FXD
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Dercum, Francis X. (Francis Xavier), 1856-1931, “Francis Xavier Dercum to Cary T. Grayson,” 1920 February 16, WWP16190, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.