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V. Stefansson, Esq. -2- Aug.18/21.

purpose of a write up in this morning's paper, so Anderson
arranged to have two copies sent here so that one could be
forwarded to you to keep you in touch with things.

Everything is in fine shape and they expect to
sail today at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

The Canadian Club entertained Amundsen yesterday
and enclosed is a clipping from the "World". During
Amundsen’s talk he said that he was taking provisions for
seven years and that it was absolutely impossible to find
food North of the 84th par., he instanced Nansen on the
Fram who only found one half starving bear North of the
84th and this bear’s stomach contained only an old news-
paper. Write me about this please some time like a good
fellow.

Conditions seem to be getting better and I’m
looking forward to our being able soon to get some further
funds for the larger operations of the Exploration Co.
next year. Please keep me posted as to your movements
and plans for the trip to England.

My wife and Mr. Anderson join me in kindest
regards.

Yours very sincerely,