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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.

Letter to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 20, 1916. Advises that he met with Mr. Davies but largely illegible. Three handwritten pages.

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 William E. Boeing from Alan Hawley, President of Aero Club of America, May 26, 1916. Explains that "being sent is a copy of a special edition of New York World, the first paper to be delivered to Washington by aeroplane." Four typed pages…

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, May 27, 1916. States that Westervelt met with Davies and has no word since but will advise Boeing when he does. One typed page.

Letter to John Borden from Morgan Davies, May 29, 1916. Discusses his meeting with G. C. Westervelt and how he is trying to help Westervelt resign from the U.S. Navy. 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 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.