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3rd April, 1936.
Robert Bentham, Esq., Department of Geology, University College, Nottingham.
Dear Mr. Bentham,
I have your letter of 25th March. When I first heard from Mr. Shackleton I at once took up the matter with the North-west Territories Council. They seem very friendly. I understand that Sir James MacBrien asked for some further information as to your exact requirements and as to your scientific qualifications, which I gather you have sent. I will get hold of Sir James and find out what has happened for I quite see there is no time to be lost.
You will understand that I am in a rather difficult position about these matters. I cannot make a request without its being taken as a command, and all I can do must be done informally.
The official answer is probably on the way to you. If you do not get it soon I should recommend you to wire to Sir James MacBrien, R.C.M. Police, Ottawa.
Yours very sincerely,
