WCP136

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Broadstone, Wimborne

May 5th. 1908

My dear Will¹

The enclosed² came a week ago, & seeing what it was, I sent it to Carter thinking he could settle it, but he says, & no doubt correctly, that you alone can do so. I presume it is for your Director’s fees — but that would be more. — Perhaps it is for your share of the Office rent?

Anyhow you must write & explain. I presume you have had the usual notice [2] and forms, & have filled them up — but why that address?

During your illness your income for ^{average of} last 3 years must have been under £.160- in which case no income tax whatever would be payable — or if under £.200 — or £250 — very little.

I told him about your being out of work, & he [3] hints you that he may want trustworthy men in Australia permanently, so if he offers anything ^good do not be in a hurry to decline it. He says he shall know more when his son returns — he is on his way now.

Yours affectionately | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]

He says he has too many good things out there! —