Letter from Gutbrand Lomen to Vilhjalmur Stefansson, 10 September 1921

Sept. 10, 1921

V. Stefansson Harvard Club City -

Dear Mr. Stefansson -

I returned from Wash. ington the a.m. The Board gave me a hearing, but wired me today that our proposition did not come within the perview of the Act under which they operate. It is tough to go back without accomplishing my mission - I hope Carl will have better luck - He will have to finish the work. Get your [: Oes] [: Marines] friend, Mrs. [: Finkbine] and others to consider the investment and pass the good work onto Carl. Mr. Wiestling promised to take care of any "Tab" I may have at the Club - perhaps one meal - I find I do not get time to run over - Have re - peatedly tried to reach you by phone today - Thanking you for many courtesies. I remain Sincerely Yours G.J. Lomen

Mr. Geo. T. Slad did not come through. I may not be able to see Tex Ricard -