J.A. Seymour letter to L.Y. Spear - December 14, 1917
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JAS/IB December 14th, 1917. Mr. L.Y. Spear, c/o New London Ship & Engine Building Company, New London, Connecticut. Dear Mr. Spear:- I enclose you copy of a letter to Mr. Harris of the Busch-Sulzer Company, and also one I have taken liberty of writing Admiral Griffin. I though best to write the latter letter before consulting with any of you, so that you might not be embarrassed in case you did not like the idea, while at the same time, it may draw the Admiral out a bit in a way that will be useful. Mr. Harris wired me in New York as follows:-
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| Title | J.A. Seymour letter to L.Y. Spear - December 14, 1917 |
| Creator | Seymour, J.A. |
| Source | Seymour, J.A. Letter to L.Y. Spear. 14 December 1917. Busch-Sulzer Collection. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. |
| Description | J.A. Seymour of McIntosh and Seymour Corporation, to L.Y. Spear of the New London Ship and Engine Building Company. The McIntosh and Seymour Corporation was based out of Auburn, New York and created Diesel type oil engine and steam engines. The New London Ship and Engine Building Company was based out of New London, Connecticut. This letter refers to a meeting of designers and engineers coordinated to produce engines for World War I. Seymour also mentioned corresponding with James R. Harris of the Busch-Sulzer Brothers Diesel Engine Company about meeting in New York to discuss collaboration on a Diesel engine. |
| Subject LCSH | Diesel engine; Submarine boats; Busch-Sulzer brothers Diesel engine company |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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| Date Original | December 14, 1917 |
| Language | English |