McConnaughey, James 
Big- (Pctim trinn! 
TIMES SQUARE .... 2980 FAR HILLS AVENUE .... DAYTON 9, OHIO TELEPHONE; WA 3141 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
I hesitate to bother you with this 
request, which is manifestly not in your department, 
but I thought you'd know who could handle this for 
me . 
It is my recollection that, many years ago, 
the Smithsonian published a booklet clarifying the 
Langley-Wright Brothers controversy, and the 
Smithsonian's role in that hassle, in so far as 
procuring the Wright plane was concerned. 
Is that booklet still in existence^ and 
if so, could I get a copy? 
We have turned up, in our neighborhood, 
some relatives of Mr. Langley, and want to do a 
feature story on them. The booklet would be 
invaluable for background information. 
How are your plans coming? If you can do 
anything for me on the above, I'd appreciate it. 
Sincerely. 
February 22 
