Chicago, December 11, 1905
I enclose a French clipping just received. Do not be in a hurry to send it back.
You will note that Captain Ferber was unable to preserve silence, and that a very pretty controversy has been started. This probably is the inauguration of publicity.
Did you write a letter to the Aerophile?
Octave Chanute to Wilbur Wright, December 12, 1905