James R. Harris letter to J.A. Seymour - December 22, 1917

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[December] 22, 1917. Dear Mr. Seymour: We have certainly had a most difficult time in getting together but I hope that the arrangement we have made for our meeting on the morning of [December] 29th, will go through and that you will be at the meeting. In case you are in New York on the date of the meeting, I will call you up in the morning and will be most glad to accept your invitation for lunch at the University Club. Mr. Rotter is in Milwaukee at present and I have left the matter of arranging for the meeting with him and he will get in communication with Mr. Spear and Mr. Craig, and convey your invitation to them also. I regret to learn that your health has not been good for the past several years and sincerely hope the treatment you are now taking will be of the greatest benefit to you. Last night we completed official Government twenty-four hour test on the first four cycle submarine engine we have built and the Navy Officials present as well as all of our organization, are highly pleased with the result, and with the reports we have received on our two cycle engines which have been in service for over nine months, I cannot see how the Navy Department can take the stand that the engines now being furnished for submarines are not satisfactory. The reports of their own officers as well as the Trial Boards would refute such a statement. Hoping you will be able to be present at the meeting next Saturday and that you and yours will have a most Happy Holiday Season, I beg to remain Sincerely yours, [stamp] JAS R. Harris Mr. J.A. Seymour, c/o McIntosh and Seymour Corporation, Auburn, [New York]