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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.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, June 12, 1916. Instructs Westervelt to "engage Chinaman" [Wong Tsoo] and find out information about Knox Martin, who is looking for a job. One typed page.

Telegram to George Conrad Westervelt from William E. Boeing, July 1, 1916. Agrees with the idea of a regiment, asks where it will be recruited. One typed page.