Letter reading "Incorporated A.D. 1670 - Hudson's Bay Company - Isle a la Crosse 25th June 1901 - My dear Angus, I have only time to scribble a few lines at present as I am quite busy. Mr. Lelarke left here yesterday for La Loche, Mr. Bell from La Loche is due at Juesen[?]. Marcelin and Lalonde left this morning for Duck Lake, [?] [?] several days ago, did Le square up with you Le is a fellow I have [?] much confidence in. I hope the teams will [?] to the [?] till all our freight is through. When I get the freighting done and all posts supplied I will go out to Prince Albert and possibly may go to Winnipeg or perhaps further [?] [?] [?]. I can get away from here before the end of August. It is a July - you did not forward my [?] [?] ([?]) at Green Lake in last Batteau [ie. bateau] as they had lots of room. [?] I will expect them by next Batteau [ie. bateau]. With kind regards to Mrs McKay and hoping you are all well. In haste, I remain yours truly Thos Anderson"
Watermark reads: "Saxon Bond"