WCP1386

[1]¹

Carthew,

Poole Park,

Dorset.

Dec[embe]r 24. 1911

My Dear Dr. Russel Wallace

I cannot communicate with all the friends I am in sympathy with, I have only time to send Christmas greetings to a few for whom I have the most sincere regard, and as I cash my thoughts round, I feel that you justly merit my first consideration, especially so, since you have been very much on my mind, after knowing, as a Fellow of the Royal Society, you have expressed strong disapproval of Mr Lloyd George's² Insurance [2] Bill. As long ago as July I recorded my feeble protest against it, when paying a tribute to the far-reaching Effects of my friend Dr. Allinson's³ propaganda.

I enclose, or rather send by post, a copy of the ''Weekly Times'' that at your leisure you may see what I have said about it.

In this week's issue of the same paper I have [3] written under "What is Democracy" and H. S. Schuttess Young K. C has a good letter on the Insurance Bill under the "Open Forum".

I hope to have the pleasure of calling to enquire how you are, during the vacation: You may be able to explain to me the cause of the phenomenon of the "Majic Board" [sic].

Now wishing you all the good you desire and deserve

I remain | Yours very sincerely

James Marshall [signature]