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Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 to Hart O. Berg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01536 Author/Creator: Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 Place Written: Dayton, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 4, 1910 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Wright comments that he hopes to be in New York before Mr. Peartree leaves. Discusses aircraft engines and mentions the new German motors that give five horsepower more than the French. Asks if he has received a statement of account that was supposed to have been sent. Letter written on printed stationery of the Wright Brothers, with several penciled notes by recipient or a secretary.

Wilbur, Wright, 1867-1912
Berg, Hart O., 1865-1941

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