North Bay May 27, 1911

Dear Margaret,

You will see by heading of this letter where I am today. This is a town of about 8 thousand situated at the end of Lake Tamiskaming. Flora can look it up for you on the map in the secretary.  I left Ottawa at 12 50 PM.  Arrived here this morning at 9 am. When leaving Ottawa last night they gave me a ticket  over the CPR for here, also a birth ticket which I enjoyed very much. The porter made me a nice bed in one of the lower berths.  I got up this morning at 7 o'clock. Went into the diner and had breakfast which comprised 3 eggs, one baked potato, 3 rolls, and a glass of milk.  And a toothpick served on a silver tray for my entree where I washed my fingers in a silver bowl. All at the expense of the Transcontinental Ry. On arriving here I went and saw the transport engineer and he sends me to Cochrane where the Tamiskamming and the Northern Ontario intersects--with the orders for my destination about 50 miles east of Cochran on Division D. Butt I will be on the rails and I will be pleased not to have to walk. I leave here tomorrow at 5 20 am. Will stop at the Cobalt for three hours then proceed to Cochran. I am supposed to get to Cochran at eight tomorrow morning. I will try and write you from there, Now the distance from Ottawa here is 23 miles and from her to Cochran is 252 miles from Montreal to Ottawa is about 120 miles with 76 from Montreal will give you some idea of how far I am from home.

But I can cover the distance quicker then when I was in La Tuque, only it will be more expensive to go home when I do. When I arrive at destination I will try and give you a better idea of where I am. But so far they have treated me fine. I only saw Parent for a few minutes, he had arrived from Chicago and was busy in his office. He said he thought I would be suited with my change. Will tell later. Hope you had a pleasant time in Montreal with Marion. I will send you address to write to as soon as I arrive. And will try and write you tomorrow from Cochran. I am taking things cool and intend to do so, do not worry about me I am feeling fine and the commission is paying the bill as I go so I am not worrying about it in the least. I cannot think of any news so I will close for this time. You will have quite a time to read this letter as I am writing in a hurry along with being a poor writer. Love to Edith and Flora also to yourself.

Your affectionate husband Norman.