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of the question because of conditions north of 71 latitude and the geography of that coast."
  "Should he desire to go east of Barrow he could probably arrange to join a trading vessel which goes there but he would have to get permission to leave the Northland from Washington and he probably would not be able to join this ship again. Our stay at Barrow depends entirely upon ice conditions and, in any event, will probably be not more than 24 hours - unless we are stuck in the ice." 
         " We will probably be back at Nome by the middle of August. However, all these dates are subject to change without notice - so many things may happen - either to this or to other ships - and wind, weather, and ice conditions cannot be predicted. If there is any other information the Doctor would like to have, he can communicate with me at Oakland Seattle - I will be glad to answer any questions."

Also received your note this am with check for telegram. Thanks but Why did you bother.
  If I can be of any further assistance don't hesitate to call on me
                    Sincerely
                H. Trenaley Dean