stefansson-wrangel-09-09-016-003

#3

I regret very much that I am unable
to accompany the "Teddy Bear", as Wrangel Island has
a fascination for me.

We will be glad to welcome you back in
Nome, and sincerely hope that the past winter has been
kind in all respects to the entire party.

Assuring you of my best wishes, I remain

Respectfully yours,

RL-GC

Ralph Lomen

Mr [Heillens] will hand you this file
of correspondences etc - It is my judg-
ment that he is the man to whom you
will give final instructions + place in
charge-