Robert Hutchings Goddard

“ I did not wish to use the Carnegie grant until all the work possible had been done under the Smithsonian grant, so that I could be sure afterward of what particular developments had been made under each grant.
The long delay in making a decision regarding the larger-scale work has placed me in a very awkward position. I had hoped that the smaller-scale development could be carried on under Smithsonian auspices exclusively, until the larger grant was made. ”

“ Further, some of the work this winter has indicated that the rocket, used as an engine, has possibilities for great horsepower with small weight, and will, I believe, have important applications in aviation. ”