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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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, April 21, 1916. States that he is trying to reach Westervelt at New York Yacht Club. One typed page.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, April 21, 1916. Notes that John Borden will send a representative from Chicago to Washington, asks where Borden should meet Westervelt. One typed page.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, April 22, 1916. Discusses refusal of Naval Constructor Spillman's resignation, Westervelt's own upcoming resignation, and notes that the "impression here is that the foreign situation is…

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, May 8, 1916. Informs Westervelt that John Borden is visiting and should be able to help Westervelt with "the matter" [likely Westervelt's planned resignation]. Two typed pages.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, May 9, 1916. Asks if Westervelt knows of a good pilot who is immediately available. One typed page.

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 10, 1916. Discusses Navy orders for seaplanes and testing of a Martin aircraft; mentions Foley and Richardson. Three handwritten pages, incomplete.