Letter, 1892.

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Letter, 1892.

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Handwritten and signed letters addressed to J. Brisben Walker. The March 6, 1892 item concerns articles on aeronautics written by Chanute which Walker has requested for publication in the Cosmopolitan Magazine. The Sept. 7, 1892 item discusses availability of engines and boilers for aerial machines and announces prizes for an "aerial" contest.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Chanute, Octave, 1832-1910

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Walker, John Brisben, 1847-1931

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