Letter from Allan R. Crawford to Thomas H. Parker, 2 September 1921

Sept 2nd 21

Nome, Alaska

Dear Mr. T H Parker,

I am sure I owe you an apology for not writing you sooner. I had not forgotten but have been just putting it off. Your le letter of July 2[: 9] th Ju just to hand today on landing at Nome. I arrived at Seattle July 7th all right but Mr. Stefansson decided to hold us until August. This delay was most unfortunate as the August boat did not sail till the 18 th and we were delayed five days landing as there is no harbour at Nome - only a shallow beach. I had a very enjoyable month with Mr. Stefansson in the west.

We expect to push off in a few days for the north- object is to establish a base for Mr. Stefansson next year. There is another object in view which you will later hear of. Afraid there is no time to avail myself of your offer of maps. Give my regards to Dr. Collins in the Geological Survey if you should see him. I would be very glad to receive

[: Mr. Parker]

Sept 2nd 21

next year the reports of the Geological Survey + the Ont. Bureau of Mines I if you could forward them to me.

My permanent address will be

Stefansson Arctic Exploration + Development Co. Ltd 614 Credit Foncier Bldg Vancouver, B.C.

This letter is rather hurried as montly mail is leaving in a few minutes.