The letter is accompanied by a small, matte-finish portrait of Eppelsheimer, dated 1918, apparently used for a passport.
]]>Letter to Frederick Eppelsheimer of the New York Herald from Orville Wright, April 7, 1915. Discusses the use of pendulums in providing lateral stabilization for aircraft and the conditions necessary for soaring or hovering flight. Also mentions the death of Wilbur Wright in 1912 and the work of fellow aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss. Four (4) typed pages.
The letter is accompanied by a small, matte-finish portrait of Eppelsheimer, dated 1918, apparently used for a passport.
Inscription: "Frederick Eppelsheimer."
Inscription on verso: "1918 passport to France."
Notecard accompanying photograph: "This man is an editor and it belongs to the letter from Orville Wright. It does not belong to von Volkmann."
]]>Photographic portrait of Frederick Eppelsheimer, circa 1918. This photograph was used for a passport and is included with the Orville Wright letter.
Inscription: "Frederick Eppelsheimer."
Inscription on verso: "1918 passport to France."
Notecard accompanying photograph: "This man is an editor and it belongs to the letter from Orville Wright. It does not belong to von Volkmann."