Captain Cootes to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Captain Cootes to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Cootes, Harry Newton, 1874-1938
Identifier
WWP20701
Date
1913 March 4
Description
Captain Cootes writes to Cary T. Grayson to thank him for his help in securing a position as aide to newly-elected President Woodrow Wilson.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Carey
Col. Allen wrote me that he had spoken to you with reference to my appointment as Aide to Pres Wilson & that you had greatly extended yourself in the matter; this just a line to thank you, and to assure you that I greatly appreciate your kindness—should any opportunity I in the future arise when I can be of service to you will reciprocate—I am very anxious to get the position and believe that I can make good—have had I suppose more experience in that line than any officer of my age in the service—Have served as Aide to the following—
Maj. Genl. F. D. Grant,
Hon . Geo Lucker—Pres. Jamestown Expo.
The Secretary of War—
Gov. Genl. Philippines—Cameron Forbes.
Joaquin Cassasus—I would appreciate any thing you may do for me—I leave here for Columbus NM on the 6th—if anything should arise please wire me there—Many thanks old —hope we will be clearing the brush soon.
Yours as ever
Cootes
Col. Allen wrote me that he had spoken to you with reference to my appointment as Aide to Pres Wilson & that you had greatly extended yourself in the matter; this just a line to thank you, and to assure you that I greatly appreciate your kindness—should any opportunity I in the future arise when I can be of service to you will reciprocate—I am very anxious to get the position and believe that I can make good—have had I suppose more experience in that line than any officer of my age in the service—Have served as Aide to the following—
Maj. Genl. F. D. Grant,
Hon . Geo Lucker—Pres. Jamestown Expo.
The Secretary of War—
Gov. Genl. Philippines—Cameron Forbes.
Joaquin Cassasus—I would appreciate any thing you may do for me—I leave here for Columbus NM on the 6th—if anything should arise please wire me there—Many thanks old —hope we will be clearing the brush soon.
Yours as ever
Cootes
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Cootes, Harry Newton, 1874-1938, “Captain Cootes to Cary T. Grayson,” 1913 March 4, WWP20701, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.