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TORONTO, ONTARIO, Bank of Hamilton Bldg., November 13th, 1923,

V. Stefansson Esq., General Delivery, Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Dear Stefansson: -

Last Wednesday just before I left for New York I had a very pleasant interview with Sir Edmund Walker during which he asked me some questions in regard to the Wrangel Expedition. He said that he hoped I would assure you that there was nothing that had taken place that in any way shook his confidence in you. He felt that regardless of what the newspapers might say there was some reasonable explanation for the whole matter, and he wished me to assure you that you continued to have his hearty support, and he would be glad to do anything he could for you in Toronto.

He agreed with me that you were wise in not addressing the Canadian Club just now, but he also felt that before very long it would be desirable for you to appear in Toronto and make a complete statement of the whole affair, which, I assured him, was your intention.

I am so sorry at not being able to remain in New York last week-end, but I look forward to seeing you very soon. I shall be in New York the whole week commencing December 3rd.

Did you receive the copy of Anderson’s letter to Mr. Brewer which was sent to you for comments before being forwarded to Mr. Brewer, and which has consequently not yet gone forward, as we have not heard from you.

Have you had any word as to Ada Blackjack’s purpose in coming to this country?

Yours sincerely, AJTayor