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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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, March 17, 1916. Requests address, advises leaving for California soon. One typed page.

Telegram to Commandant, U.S. Naval Station Pensacola (Florida), from William E. Boeing, March 22, 1916. Asks to be notified when Naval Constructor George Conrad Westervelt arrives, as well as how to contact him at yard. One typed page.

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, March 29, 1916. Letter to WEB from G.C. Westervelt. Discusses Naval aviation; Curtiss, Martin, and Burgess-Dunne aircraft; and various motors; mentions Bellinger, Bristol, Foley, Hunsaker,…

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, April 4, 1916. Discusses military aircraft orders; mentions Foley, Maroney and Senators Tillman, Chamberlain and Lewis. Three handwritten pages.

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, April 17, 1916. Discusses delays in his resignation plan. Two handwritten pages.

Letter to Commandant, U.S. Navy Aeronautic Station (Pensacola, Florida) from William E. Boeing, April 20, 1916. Requests current address of George Conrad Westervelt. One typed page.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, April 20, 1916. Asks where he can send a confidential wire to Westervelt's attention. One typed page.

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, April 20, 1916. Discusses Westervelt's resignation from the Navy and possible war with Germany or Mexico. Nine handwritten pages on USS Wyoming stationery.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, April 21, 1916. Notes that the "present Washington outlook is without any encouragement." One typed page.