Letter from Allan Crawford to John Anderson, 14 August 1921

Aug 14th 1921

Mr. John Anderson, Credit Foncier Bldg., Vancouver, B.C.

Dear Mr. Anderson:

Herewith is account of all cash transactions made by me to date, together with invoices of the more extensive purchases. These sheets are duplicates and need not be returned; Mr. Stefansson might care to see them however. I have made myself some small ad advances from the cash in hand to meet personal expenses. These I will total and deposit cheque at on my account to favour of the company's account (or Mr. Stefansson's) at the Miners & Merchants Bank at Nome. This will save you making deductions from my salary. I suppose I am permitted to make small advances

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to the other men on their salary?

I must thank you for arranging my account at the Bank of Nova Scotia. Everything is shaping up fine. I was a little afraid of bad ice conditions at this late date of of departure but I see by this evening's paper that a trading schooner is leaving Seattle for Arctic Siberia. We should have a start on them since we ought to arrive at Nome sooner than it. As Capt. Olsen is experienced in arctic conditions this is very reassuring.

Sincerely,