It would please the Bishop to see Mrs Simpson installed in the house for her greater comfort and good health. Grateful that she wishes to benefit the mission at Aldeburgh. Bishop not yet fit to do business and hopes to be out of bed by the end of the week.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Aldeburgh
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Letter of Introduction [not present] for Mgr Redmond, Vice Rector of English College in Rome, to make arrangements to meet the Holy Father. 2 suggested paragraphs for inclusion in her Will to assign a sum to the RC Diocese within which Aldeburgh is situated. £10 to the Sick Clergy Fund will ensure a Mass is said for her by every priest in the Diocese on her death.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Mrs Simpson's illness (thickening of cardiac arteries) means she needs medication after 12. Asks for a dispensation for her. ("Incidentally she is leaving all her property to the church"). Asking for permission to raise £1500 against the presbytery to finish the church.
Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BACrockerhill, 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 & SonsWill arrive in Rome on Holy Thursday. Having written the Will she will modify it in the light of the Bishop's suggestion. Sums involved may be £10,000 and £800 depending on when realised. Keep this matter confidential as siblings are Protestant and this will "save discussion". Happy for Fr Davidson to be advised of this but to tell no-one - Mr Battams is known to a brother. She hopes she will not live long as her heart is bad. "I should so have liked to see the Church finished."
Simpson, Margaret Mrs