199. Wright, Frank Lloyd . Typed Letter Initialed "Ld." to Edgar Tafel regarding expenses and caretaking at Taliesin while Wright was away. 8vo, written on single side of Taliesin stationary; light wear, creased at fold.Tafel was Wright's former apprentice and worked with Wright on such important designs as Fallingwater, the Johnson Wax Building, and several "Usonian" houses.

Phoenix, Arizona, April 10, 1941 [200/300]

"Dear Edgar: Here is $50.00 to apply where the shoe pinches most, gas, etc., I suppose or whatever.I am sending Frances $50.00 for household. Will pay up the bills there soon as I can. We must leave here fairly cleaned up and its [sic] a problem. Have spent so much on building this year -- nearly nine thousand dollars. Not much, but ye Gods!Wes leaves here next Monday to get his affairs in order --pigs, cattle, etc.The electric connection can wait now until we get there and Peterson can wait for Wes.What about Ed? Who is doing the milking? Carey should help milk I should think. We need a good farmer at the Midway --and more cows. Taliesin expects every man to do his best where needed most. I think I am entitled to a fortnightly report of the why and how of what you are doing.Best to all,"