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THE GALT, J.H. SHAFOR, PROP.

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[[strikethrough]]so far[[/strikethrough]], however you have the hope the S.S. Bahama of Drurdu will go to
Franz Joseph Land for walrus this season but [[strikethrough]]that deffianetly [[/strikethrough]] you will not know deffiantly until sometime this month I however do hope your last hope will prove to be a fact and they will go there.

It has been my idea to take this matter up in May or June and by that time you would know if it were necessary to procure a steamer to go after them or not your judgement
of course is better than any of ours here about the matter and if any thing be done it is our wish as well as that of Brother Walter's you see to it for us, knowing you will do all for the best and as cheaply as possible - They must have some way to return if they so desire and if no shipps go to Franz Joseph Lands for the catch