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Items from Box 1, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, May to October 1938 and August 1979. Contains five typed letters and four telegrams between William P. Lear and Cass S. Hough, primarily discussing installation,…

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, October 12, 1916. Advises that Jones' visit has been delayed and has "awarded six machines to Sturtevant." Two typed pages.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 27, 1916. States that Westervelt met with Davies and has no word since but will advise Boeing when he does. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 17, 1916. States that Westervelt would like to meet in New York with the Chicago representative. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 14, 1916. States that he has been unable to get information on a pilot, that demand exceeds supply, thus pay for pilots is high. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 29, 1916. States that if the President calls for volunteers, Westervelt will organize a regiment of volunteers, to include himself, his brother, and Boeing. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 27, 1916. Requests funds to be wired to Wong Tsoo in New York so he can travel to Seattle, Washington. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 23, 1916. States that Knox Martin was licensed by Aero Club in 1913 but nothing else is known and that Westervelt has had no word from Desambor. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 2, 1916. Advises no word from Davies and that "Hansoker" [Hunsaker] has informed Westervelt of a "young Chinese naval officer" [Wong Tsoo] who will be available after July 1st as a…

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 10, 1916. Notes that Desambor is back and that "they claim to not know him at Russian Consulate" and that Wong Tsoo has other jobs offers so recommends immediate engagement to avoid…