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Correspondence from Aleister Crowley to Gerald Minchin
[Undated: circa May 1913]
Dear Sir and Brother,
I understand that you are not in good standing and it is improper to resign until that matter is settled. Further, you of course mean that you resign from active participation. You cannot resign from the thing itself; having taken the obligations, you are bound by them. Neither I nor anyone else has power to release you.
I am sorry that you did not see fit to disclose perfectly the nature of the intrigues which have been going on when appealed to. Information from the third person is never so satisfactory. However, all's well that ends well. Those who take obligations without the slightest intention of keeping them are not usually a source of strength. I am rather surprised, however, in view of the very high-minded attitude which you took in the case of Sister H., and as you could not make any allowances for her, you must not expect others to make much for you. Allowance, however, is being made on the ground of your general weaknesses and your temporary obsession.
Yours fraternally.
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