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Correspondence from Wilfred Talbot Smith to Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Los Angeles.
6 May 41
Gentlemen
The great poet and writer on Philosophy and Religion, Edward A Crowley (Aleister Crowley), 66 years of age, and a native of and now resident in England, is desirous of coming to America. The Church of Thelema, incorporated in the state of California, is founded upon doctrines contained in the writings of Mr Crowley. The members of the Church, and other admirers of Mr Crowley's literature, are anxious to have him here: and they desire to continue publication of his many manuscripts, not as a business venture but for their own use, and to safeguard and preserve the work of genius.
Attached hereto are lists—
(a) Signatures and statements of the status of those who are willing to sponsor Mr Crowley
(b) Signatures of those who are in accord and who are interested in personal contact with him in America.
Yours sincerely.
W.T. Smith's Affidavit of Support to get Crowley into the U.S.A. yields the following particulars.
He was born in July 1941, 56 years old, having been born in Tonbridge England. He had resided in the U.S.A. for 20 years, having been legally admitted for permanent residence at the port (station) San Pedro ex S.S. President.
Special Remarks. I am desirous of having Edward Alexander Crowley come to America and live at 1746 Winona Boulevard, which has been my home for the past 10 years. Mr Crowley is a very dear friend of over 25 years standing. He is a great literary genius. On the Religious and Philosophical doctrines in his writing the Church of Thelema was established and incorporated by me in the state of California.
I am steadily employed as a book-keeper, with an average weekly earning of 35 dollars. My bank account 200 dollars.
A certificate from the Southern California Gas Company to the effect that Wilfred T Smith has been an employee since 21 Apr 1922. His present duties are those of bookkeeper at a salary of 160 dollars a month.
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