Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson
Title
Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Angell, Montgomery B.
Identifier
WWP16789
Date
1935 May 29
Description
Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson regarding a topcoat and issues with the Naval Academy
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Cary
Thank you for your check for $61.44, which reached me this morning. I, too, thought the topcoat was a bit large when I tried it on but I am sure that your tailor can cut it down to a good fit. Aside from the size, it is an exact replica of my own. May it prove of lasting service and real worth.
I rather felt that the Naval Academy situation was as you outlined it and little could be done except through the efforts of a local representative. I will pass the word on to Leonhard Keyes. I am obliged for your comments.
Monday was quite a field day in the Supreme Court. We here are much relieved and feel that the decisions, unanimous as they were, have very much cleared the atmosphere. On my part, I really feel that much good has been done under the NRA during the past two years, so that the Administration ought not to consider the effort an entire loss. It seems to me there is implicit in these decisions a very real lesson. Under our constitutional form of government, no Administration can hope to be properly guided without the best legal talent at hand to advise before the event and to defend the legislation after the event. Woodrow Wilson early realized the need of such a program when he appointed John Davis Solicitor General. We lawyers are a nuisance, I admit, but we are also indispensible. I wish I had an excuse to run down to Washington, for the whole situation is extremely interesting.
My love to you all, and take care of your own good self meeting these new responsibilities and labors.
Faithfully yours,
Montie.
Thank you for your check for $61.44, which reached me this morning. I, too, thought the topcoat was a bit large when I tried it on but I am sure that your tailor can cut it down to a good fit. Aside from the size, it is an exact replica of my own. May it prove of lasting service and real worth.
I rather felt that the Naval Academy situation was as you outlined it and little could be done except through the efforts of a local representative. I will pass the word on to Leonhard Keyes. I am obliged for your comments.
Monday was quite a field day in the Supreme Court. We here are much relieved and feel that the decisions, unanimous as they were, have very much cleared the atmosphere. On my part, I really feel that much good has been done under the NRA during the past two years, so that the Administration ought not to consider the effort an entire loss. It seems to me there is implicit in these decisions a very real lesson. Under our constitutional form of government, no Administration can hope to be properly guided without the best legal talent at hand to advise before the event and to defend the legislation after the event. Woodrow Wilson early realized the need of such a program when he appointed John Davis Solicitor General. We lawyers are a nuisance, I admit, but we are also indispensible. I wish I had an excuse to run down to Washington, for the whole situation is extremely interesting.
My love to you all, and take care of your own good self meeting these new responsibilities and labors.
Faithfully yours,
Montie.
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Angell, Montgomery B., “Montgomery B. Angell to Cary T. Grayson,” 1935 May 29, WWP16789, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.