Aircraft designer and manufacturer (1878–1930) who pioneered such far-reaching innovations as the aileron, the pontoon airplane, the flying boat, dual pilot controls, and the retractable landing gear. TLS signed “G. H. Curtiss,” one page, 8 x 9, The Curtiss Flying Boat letterhead, March 25, 1916. Letter to Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America. In full: “We went after Morris for giving out the stories we thought he had released, and I enclose a copy of his reply to our letter. You are carrying this thing too far. I have heard your arguments but they do not warrant going as far as you have gone in the matter of publicity. We must find some way of placing a check on this.” Trimmed and affixed to a same-size board. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper left and aforementioned mounting. Woodhouse was an aviation expert who helped found the magazine Flying, and served as its managing editor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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