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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.

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.

Telegram to William E. Boeing from George Conrad Westervelt, June 10, 1916. Notes that Desambor is back and that "they claim to not know him at Russian Consulate" and that Wong Tsoo has other jobs offers so recommends immediate engagement to avoid…

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.