Cannot form an estimate of income from the visitors during the season, therefore will ask Canon Ashmole for an application form for the Poor Mission fund soon. Costs of furnishing, repairing and decorating the presbytery were high; the nuns only advanced half his last quarter salary; getting the workmen our the house (fourteen of them) was an issue. No problem with putting the chapel on the garden in fact he might be able to get an additional strip of land as a gift. After his return from Paris, Fr Delaney hopes to do great things with building fund and maintenance fund. Would like to get building soon since it is difficult to accommodate the existing congregation without including visitors. Numbers are increasing 3 recantations in both Aldeburgh and Leiston; four ready for full baptism; three babies for baptism.
Delaney, Vincent RevAldeburgh
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Solicitor sending conveyancing deed for the Bishop and other parties to execute. Used the draft supplied, with alterations, in the form designed by Mr Ingpen KC for Roman Catholics.
Bertram R YorkeReceived the conveyance document. Enclosed deed relates to Fr Delaney selling surplus plots to Mr Reade . They are not needed as a new plot has been bought for the Church. Arrange for the document to be signed by the Bishop and returned.
Bertram R YorkeHow do things stand with reference to deeds in Aldeburgh? Has one to sell four plots to Mr W C Reade. The other for the church site is held in a bank without being signed by any of the trustees (Bishop, Peacock, Parker, Delaney). This should have been done before the transaction went to the Bank. How are we to know what has been purchased if we do not see the documents? We have no title to the property?
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Disposition of deed, etc. is a matter for Fr Delaney and Canon Tonks to sort out. Fiance is nothing to do with Mr Yorke. Fr Delaney bought the 4 plots and the presbytery in his own name. They were conveyed to the Bishop and others; however, the plots were no longer needed once a new site was found. The same process has happened for this site - acquired by Fr Delaney, subsequently to be conveyed to the Bishop and others. Fr Delaney has deposited the deeds with the bank and paid a deposit because he was concerned not to lose the site. Sort it out between you and send on the deeds for the plots to settle with Mr Reade - it being a small matter but it is hindering things.
Bertram R YorkeMr Yorke has revealed that the deed for the Church is in Fr Delaney's name and held by the bank. Bishop cannot be asked to sign the deed of sale for the four plots without receiving this deed. Is Fr Delaney going to transfer the deeds as requested? Hope you are making a rapid progress towards complete recovery.
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Has Fr Delaney instructed Mr Yorke to prepare the deed of purchase for the new plot? Promised to do this last week. Lists names of trustees. "Hoping you are progressing rapidly towards a complete recovery."
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Bishop has not signed the Deed of Conveyance - returned for signature, otherwise cannot proceed.
Bertram R YorkeRequesting 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 & 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 & SonsReceived the signed contract. Mr Reade is enquiring about his 2.5% commission being deducted from the deposit. Was this agreed?
Jackaman & SonsCanon Peacock informs them that the Bishop is in the area - he can be asked to sign the Conveyance to Mr Smith. The deed will be forwarded to Fr Parker. Any charges on the land? The vacant land is assumed not to have rates or taxes and Mr Smith will provide the balance of the purchase money. Supporting statement received from Mr Reade for his commission: "I beg to say that I was asked to find a customer for the land and having done so am entitled to usual commission for the same. As nothing had been said about commission I thought it best to mention the matter before deducting the amount but I did not suppose for one moment but that your client would be willing to pay it." Jackaman say that if this is the case then the commission seems fair and reasonable.
Jackaman & SonsPurchase completed. Wrote on 27th asking about Mr Reade's claim for commission.
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 & SonsAccount receipt for charges associated with professional conveyancing services for the sale of land by Bishop (and others) to Mr Smith. £4 10 6d - 6d for stamps (value 2d, overwritten 8 April 1925)
Jackaman & SonsTelling the solicitors that Fr Davidson has admitted to asking Reade to sell the land.
William Comer ReadeFr 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 BAMr 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."
Acknowledging 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.
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