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Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, May 19, 1916. Discusses political news, an impending court case involving Wishkah Boom Company, various possible pilots, including Floyd Smith, Herb Munter, and "Cooper," and social…

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, May 19, 1916. Notes that he wrote Westervelt care of the New York Yacht Club. One typed page.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, May 19, 1916. Asks about progress [possibly related to finding a pilot?] and hopes for success. One typed page.

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 "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 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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, June 10, 1916. Advises to consult counsel and take any steps Westervelt deems advisable. One typed page.

Letter to "Westy" (George Conrad Westervelt) from William E. Boeing, June 12, 1916. States that Boeing hired Knox Martin as a pilot in a trial period, mentions Wishkah Boom Company court case, and discusses Westervelt's resignation. Two typed pages.