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Letter to "Westy" (George C. Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, October 7, 1916. Discusses a wide variety of topics, including aerodynamics laboratory at UW, new pontoons on the B & W #1, and the impending visit of a Naval Board to select a…

Letter to "Westy" (George C. Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, September 26, 1916. Discusses land for sale, the Paschall's visit and plan to see Westervelt, an upcoming visit from Mr. Crosby regarding the "Locomobile" and Almen engine, and…

Letter to "Westy" (George C. Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, September 28, 1916. Shares confirmation of University of Washington's (UW) plans to establish an aerodynamics course and build a wind tunnel. Also advises that Boeing asked Dr. Suzzallo…

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, April 22, 1916. Asks Westervelt to look for a pilot to use in their school, states that the first B & W machine should be finished within a week, and shares social news, such as…

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, June 12, 1916. States that Boeing hired Knox Martin as a pilot in a trial period, mentions Wishkah Boom Company court case, and discusses Westervelt's resignation. Two typed pages.

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, June 2, 1916. Discusses Westervelt's resignation, his decision not to hire Floyd Smith, the completion of the first B & W machine, and wind tunnel figures. Two typed pages.

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, March 17, 1916. Discusses a variety of topics, including work on aircraft and testing, raid on his home, and the lumber business. Five typed pages.

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, March 7, 1916. Discusses the cost of radiators for the shop, how much heat they produce, and that evaluation of second month of use is imminent. Two typed pages.

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, May 19, 1916. Discusses political news, an impending court case involving Wishkah Boom Company, various possible pilots, including Floyd Smith, Herb Munter, and "Cooper," and social…

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, May 31, 1916. Discusses various options to attempt to secure Westervelt's resignation from the U.S. Navy. Two typed pages.