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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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, May 31, 1916. States that Morgan Davies had a meeting with Administration and an exception could be made but consequences are feared and asks for suggestions. One typed page.

Letter to George Conrad Westervelt from Charles [M.H.?] Pond, June 2, 1916. Details his aircraft experience as pilot, passenger, and mechanic and states he would relocate to Seattle, Washington as an instructor for $200.00 a month. Five handwritten…

Letter to Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, from Morgan Davies, June 2, 1916. Encourages Daniels to accept the resignation of Lieutenant G.C. Westervelt so Westervelt may join the aircraft manufacturing business. Two typed pages.

Letter to Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Assistant Secretary of the Navy, from Morgan Davies, June 2, 1916. Notes that he has enclosed a copy of the letter he sent to Josephus Daniels regarding Westervelt's resignation and asks for FDR's assistance in…

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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, June 2, 1916. Notes that "Desambor Agent Russian Government in market for aeroplanes" and asks Westervelt to obtain specifications and finalize details. 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 George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, June 3, 1916. Advises Westervelt to meet Chinese naval officer [Wong Tsoo] and, if impressed, hire him. One typed page.

Letter to John Borden from Morgan Davies, June 9, 1916. Advises that he is enclosing copies of letters sent in reference to Westervelt's resignation [no letters included]. One typed page.