Cannot come to see Fr Reeman - how are the presbytery alterations coming on? Leiston old church site not yet sold. What prospects as money is needed for Leiston?
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)Aldeburgh
19 Archive Record results for Aldeburgh
Bishop confirming that the property (also known as "The Cockerill" [sic] [aka "The Cockerhill" - see other correspondence] was not for sale whilst Mrs Simpson was alive, but, he did not imply that it would be for sale when she was dead. However, he will be consulting with his Chapter in March.
Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)A (rough) summary translation from the Latin:
Leo, by the grace of God and of the Apostolic See, Bishop of Northamptonshire, on his knees at the feet of Your Holiness, humbly sets forth the following:
In 1923, three sisters of the congregation of the diocese, "Sisters of Mercy", with the permission of their Ordinary and of the Bishop of Northampton and Minever, arrived at Woodbridge in the Diocese of Northampton, and set up a home and school.
In 1927, the number of the sisters grew, now in Aldeburgh in the same Diocese of Northampton, in a rented house and founded the school. They seemed to be always in a better financial state than might be is they had been carefully monitored. In 1935, some sisters left and founded a convent in the Diocese Plymouth.
Taking on his diocese last year, the Bishop of Northampton discovered the sisters in two Convents: in Woodbridge and Aldeburgh. Because of the problems (of their own making) they have gone to the Archdiocese of Birmingham to start again leaving one sister in Woodbridge. The Bishop of Northampton has visited this sister and heard that the sisters are in debt to £1450. Two sick sisters are there and the religious life is disrupted.
There is little hope of addressing these difficulties, except to release these few simple sisters from debt. The Bishop of Northampton deems it necessary for the seven sisters to be assigned to the same order in the Archdiocese of Westminster.
The sisters themselves and the Superiors-General of the Congregation of Westminster gives their consent. The convent of this Congregation in Crispin Street, London, had lately been a refuge for the sisters from the Woodbridge and Aldeburgh.
For that reason, the Ordinary in Westminster and Bishop of Northampton most humbly implore the help of the Bishop of the Apostolic See to recognise these extremely difficult circumstances and allow that the sisters are provided for, and through the sale of the house and its furniture to pay the debt for Woodbridge.
Fr Davidson provides a detailed explanation of what he asked Reade to do and what was done. Reade is of the opinion that he is owed commission which is less than that which a Woodcocks Estate Agent would have charged.
Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BAAcknowledging Fr Davidson's letter and the Bishop's instructions to take on the matter of the sale of the land. Requesting the deeds to prepare the contract.
Jackaman & SonsMr Knowles will buy the land to the South of the Presbytery for £200 - cheque & reply enclosed. He will build a house and leave a 4 foot passage way . No commission due - direct approach. Request leave for the Exposition of Blessed Sacrament on Christ the King.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans: Good. Send [?] receipt to Fr Davidson. Put matters in to the hands of Jackaman [?] ; this must be legally done, with necessary conditions and actions; verbal promises are no good in these matters. Yes. You can have Exposition. Oct 28/26."
Presbytery nearly finished and expects to be in residence by next Monday. Cost was £2750 with Hasting's fee is 10%. £600 in Leiston a/c; with sale of old church he can meet the balance from the Aldeburgh a/c. Sale of the plot of land in Leiston for £560. Argent has matter in hand and deposit paid. New rite going well in the parish.
Cdr P Kerr-Smiley, of Rendham near Saxmundham has given a font. Simple traditional design and looks well at rear of side chapel. Mrs Rawlings has also given a new sanctuary carpet
Fr Reeman has seen the tenant in Top House, Mr Argent, about the price of £6000. He is interested but also has an interest in another house in Aldeburgh at an auction. Mr Argent wants to discuss this with the Bishop when he visits Aldeburgh.
Fr Reeman is willing to act as Extraordinary Confessor t the Lowestoft sisters.
Mr DET Argent had contacted Canon Hunting in September 1961 about purchasing The Top House in Aldeburgh. He was told that whilst Mrs Simpson is alive the chapter would not consider selling the house. However, he has heard that Mrs Simpson has died and would like the opportunity to buy it.
Manuscript annotation: "For the next Finance Board"
Crockerhill, Aldeburgh, the client Mrs Simpson regrets to hear of the Bishop's illness. Her Doctor thinks she should stay in the house herself. But she has made provision in her will that the house is made over to the Church, on certain conditions.
Jackaman & SonsPurchase completed. Wrote on 27th asking about Mr Reade's claim for commission.
Jackaman & SonsReceived the signed contract. Mr Reade is enquiring about his 2.5% commission being deducted from the deposit. Was this agreed?
Jackaman & SonsDelay in forwarding the contract because they are waiting for particulars about a drain leading from two cesspools to the sewer in Park Lane. As Mr Smith wishes to build on this land it is necessary to have particulars about the drains.
Jackaman & SonsRequesting that the deeds for the plot which has been sold for £280 by the Bishop, be forwarded to them. Also want to know if there is any written agreement or deposit paid. If it is apart of the plot, then any agreement regarding a fence?
Jackaman & SonsLetter from Tonks that Reade is not entitled to money; a letter from Reade (enclosed) claiming that he was instructed by Fr Davidson. Suggest Tonks may like to communicate with Fr Davidson. Provide summary of income and charges relating to sale of land.
Jackaman & SonsAcknowledging Fr Davidson's letter and the Bishop's instructions to take on the matter of the sale of the land. Requesting the deeds to prepare the contract.
Jackaman & SonsAgreeing to purchase the land on Terrace - for £200 and encloses cheque for £20 - a 10% deposit. George Oliver Knowles, builder.
ParishionerStrutt & Parker proving valuation for "The Top House" in Aldeburgh as per instructions received. Noted that tenant claimed a number of items/fixtures including pelmets, heaters, boiler - advise that if the tenant did not buy the house then he should be compensated for such items rather than remove them. Tenant would have to be given 6 months notice. Valuation - £6,000 vacant possession.
Strutt & ParkerTelling the solicitors that Fr Davidson has admitted to asking Reade to sell the land.
William Comer Reade