The story of how he and his wife got together is a classic. Manning asked a passing Inuk to take a handwritten message to a local settlement where it was sent by Morse code to Montreal. It was intended for Ella Wallace Jackson, who was known as Jack.
Fools rush in.
Charge expenses to me with the Hudson's Bay Company. Extra clothing etc. unnecessary. I shall not be able to receive a reply. Unlike Hornby, Manning lived long enough to be well honoured in his field. Like McClure, Manning and Macpherson headed overland hauling their supplies on sledges made from barrels left by the McClure party.