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Correspondence from Aleister Crowley to Ben Stubbins
15 May 42.
Care Frater.
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Your welcome letter arrived in the nick of time—but so, strangely did help from another source which I had thought impossible for several days to come. So I swim lustily on waves of gold! I am very grateful for your swift reply. You might get the loan of 777 from Edward Noel Fitzgerald, but I doubt whether it would help you much. Practically all the useful columns are reprinted as an Appendix to "Magick" [Magick in Theory and Practice] which you have. (Or have you? The original edition in 4 vols is the right kind. I have very few sets left.)
Until I can get the £1600 for the Tarot [The Book of Thoth], I am having sets of blocks made when money comes in. It costs £20 to have two cards done. I must also send the book to the printer; for that I need £45 100 copies on hand-made paper. I am putting £1 of my own to every £1 contributed. This is very good for me, keeps me on the alert; and gets things done more quickly.
I note that you will be free May 31 and June 1 and in London. Whitsun isn't it? I can't say for certain, but I'm pretty sure to be here. You should telephone me about 10 - 11 A.M. and we'll make a date. You said something about wanting some books for friends; can you let me know soon, as I might have to hunt around?
Love is the law, love under will.
Fraternally.
Aleister Crowley.
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