Chicago, January 20, 1904
I have your letter of 18th. I am greatly pleased that you now contemplate entering your machine at St. Louis. I trust that you will develop it in sufficient time and that you will carry off the main prize.
I was somewhat puzzled by your telegram at St. Louis. You talked while I was in camp of giving your performance, if successful, all the publicity possible, and you knew that I would not divulge the construction of your machine as I have never disclosed more than you yourself have published. Your telegram indicated a change of policy which you can more fully impart when I see you.
I now think of going to Cincinnati Thursday night, and could probably call on you Friday afternoon or Saturday. Please wire me in case you are not to be at home.