Allen S. Hulbert to Woodrow Wilson
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Some time ago I offered myself for the aviation branch of the service but was rejected on account of my eyes. I selected that branch because with my knowledge of gasoline engines I thought I would be most useful.
On June 5th I registered-was drafted-passed the physical examination and told to be ready to report at a concentration camp between September 1st and 5th. If I do this it means the entire loss of the only paying investment I have, which is raising hogs. Upon being ordered away the business will go to smash leaving us with out resources except what I would get in the Army.
Reports are current out here that we have a comfortable income. This report like others, is untrue. You are the only friend who can help and guide me in this crisis. I hate like___to take up your time with my troubles but I don't honestly know what to do.
I am studying gasoline motors under G E Ruckstall S.AE Ruckstall is really a genius and would be most useful in testing and inspecting motors to be used in air-planes.
The life of aviators and motors rests largely upon the perfection of material used and assembling of the engine. Ruckstall and I feel competent to do this work. Also, with authority and the co-operation of cities I can produce pork at a low cost. Will you help me to get work along either of these lines?
If you wish I will go to Washington to tell you in detail my plans.
Mother still suffers from her broken foot and I am getting about again after six weeks in bed at home and in the hospital with rheumatism.
We have taken a little house for a few weeks in the foot-hills-the air is fine. I have a small car of the vintage of 1913 that I use in my ranch work and also serves as a pleasure car on Saturday after-noons and Sunday-With kindest regards to Mrs. Wilson and the rest of your family.
I am-
Very sincerely yoursAllen S. Hulbert
P.S: Because of our financial condition I asked for exemption but was denied.
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