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Montgomery, Penna. Commander Robert W. Peary. July 4, 1905; New York. Dear Sir. The press dispatches of this morning state that you will be obliged to abandon your proposed Arctic Expedition unless an additional $50,000 be raised for your use. The inclosed words have been set to music and will be published as soon as you sail for your destination. They will be sung during your absence upon every patriotic occasion, if it don't rain. Can you afford to let a little item like $50,000 deprive you of such glory?If you don't get back, you'll be embalmed in both ice and song, a double glory, never before bestowed upon any living man. Please reply for future reference, Yours in suspense, s.m. Rhone

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