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Toronto, Canada

July 29th

Dear Mrs Wilcox:

Attached you will find two startling wires just received from Noice, and also copies of two cables I have sent direct to Mr Stefansson. The situation is serious and I hardly know what to do, but have decided to postpone my visit to New York until something is done.

,It is unthinkable that Mr Stefansson does not realize the seriousness of the present situation, and the far reaching and unfavourable effect that any public appeal for money will have upon himm personally.

There are only two sources that the money for this expedition should come from, the government or privately from us. We have told Mr Stefansson that I cannot find the money here and I do trust that he will persuade the Government to advance it quickly, or find some private parties in England that will.

Don’t hesiatate to call me on Long Distance Collect whenever you need me. Our number is Main 5161c5L 5164.

Yours sincerely AJTaylor