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Hudson's Bay Company

PDS/CS.

23rd July, 1923.

V. Stefansson, Esquire, New Court, Middle Temple, E.C. 4.

Dear Mr. Stefansson,

Mr. Sale has asked me to let you know that he duly received your letter to-day regarding the possibility of one of this Company's ships calling at Wrangel Island this season.

He regrets, however, that this is completely out of the question. The only vessel we have in those waters which could pay a visit is the s.s. "BAYCHIMO". We are having great difficulty in communicating with her, and from our latest information she was already, a week ago, fourteen days behind her programme. In the circumstances I am sure you will understand that this explains the impossibility of our complying with your request.

Believe me, Yours sincerely, P.D. Stirling