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Dr. L. M. Waugh -2- December 17th

The difficulty in selecting Etolin, as I see it, would be transportation for yourself. I would suggest that you contact Mr. W. E. Wyman, assistant to the president of the Pan-American Airways, Chrysler Building, New York to ascertain whether they would be willing to land you on Nunivak Island and the co[[strikethrough]]a[[/strikethrough]]st. If transportation can easily be arranged, then I would suggest shipping your boat on the SS ARTHUR J. BALDWIN and making Etolin your working base, as the Eskimo from Nunivak to Hooper Bay are of greater interest than are the people surrounding the mouth of the Kuskokwim.

Both Ralph and Alfred are southbound from Nome and due here Friday. Shortly after their arrival, I will take up your letter with them and write you again. With the arrival of the boys from the north, our entire family will be together for the first time in many years, so we are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas.

It is pleasant to learn that you thought of us during the great fire at Nome. Yes, we lost the drug store and photographic studio, as well as the old home where Alfred was living and Brother Harry's apartment, but some things were saved and the store was partially insured, so we feel that the losses we sustained are of no real consequence in comparison to what
others lost. Nome is rebuilding and we will have a better town than ever.

We shall certainly look you up when next in New York, if time permits. Mrs. Lomen and other members of the family join in best wishes to yourself. Until my next letter.

Cordially yours,
Carl J. Lomen
CJL:D

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