J. S. Fraser, Letter to Dr. James MacCallum, July 12, 1917

Mowat P. O., July 12, 1917

Dear Sir.

Tom left here on sunday about one o'clock for a fishing trip down the lake and at three oclock his Canoe was found floating a short distance from my place with both paddles tied tight in the canoe also his provision were found packed in the canoe. The Canoe was up side down We can find no trace of where he landed or what happend to him Everything is being done that can be done his brother arrived this morning Will let you know at once if we find him.

Yours Truly
J. S. Fraser