Letter from Errol Lorne Knight to J. B. Harkin, 12 May 1921

Author Knight, Errol Lorne, 1893-1923

Date12 May, 1921

ms numberStefansson Mss-98, Box 9, Folder 5

AbstractCorrespondence, newspaper articles, and other material related to the ill-fated 1921 expedition to Wrangel Island.

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McMinnville, Oregon, May 12, 1921
Hon.J.B.Harken Commissioner Dominion Parks. Ottawa, Ont.
Dear Sir;
When I left Mr.V .Stefansson at Louisville Ky. the last of March, it was understood that I would be called to Ottawa by the first of May at the latest.
I have been here eversince April 2 ,awaiting the call and I have been without funds and did not dare to accept a position of any sort for fear the call would come and I would have to drop whatever I h ad undertaken.
I am still waiting and at your disposal but, in case I shall not be wanted for two weeks, three weeks or a month I should appreciate the information so that I can shape my plans accordingly.
I have written you twice concerning this matter and I hope I am not becoming a nuisance in writing you again but ,you will understand my position, I hope and, I shall thank you very cordially for what information you can give me now.
Yours very respectfully;
This is a copy of a note I am sending to Ottawa. Have not heard from them yet. This note explain why I am writing Knight Have not heard from Maurer but hope he is making a go of it.
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