Papers of Ernest Henry Wilson, 1896-1952. Ernest Henry Wilson's draft on financial terms for the 1907-1909 expedition, August 8, 1906.

[? Terms] 1. Salary £750 a year and all expenses paid to commence from date of leaving England. 2. First class free from and to England. In event of my death under one year from signing agreement the year's salary in full to be paid to my wife or her assigne. After one year two years salary in full to be paid as above.

Estimated cost of trip One year in Central China £400 = $2,000 One year in Western China £500 = $2,500 London to Ichang and return £200 = $1,000 Salary @ £750 a year for two years £150 0 = $7,500

E H W N.B. The difference between the [?] and [?] total is about £100. The [?] would have my extraordinary expenses incurred and also freight