Bancroft thanks Hill for his letters and the promise to publish his paper on D. pinea in the [KEW] BULLETIN. Bancroft has heard that Stockdale refused the post at Trinidad, but he does not know if it has been offered to anyone else. Bancroft has applied for the post of Economic Botanist to the Department and believes the Director of RBG Kew [Sir David Prain] will be consulted regarding the appointment. Bancroft consulted with Mr Lewton-Brain before applying and pointed out that, whilst he would prefer to continue his mycological work, the Economic Botanist post pays a living wage. Lewton-Brain recommended to the Federal Secretary that Bancroft be made a permanent member of staff with an increased salary. If this happens, Bancroft will continue as Mycologist. The matter has been referred to the Colonial Office. Bancroft wanted to write to Hill and explain his reasons for his application. He hopes that the Director will be able to help him. Pages 1 and 4 of 4.