The writer is directed by the Board of Trustees to ask for a reply to their letter of 15 December 1909. Fr Purcell is asked what arrangements he has made regarding the properties from which he receives rent. The writer call to Fr Purcell's notice that if the properties are not kept in good repair then "Mr Pauling, the great benefactor of your mission may cease to take further interest in the work at St Ives".
[The letter ends at this point - it is an unsigned draft]

R E Jefford, Act. Area Administrator, acknowledging to the Bishop Fr Kerby as the replacement chaplain for Papworth hospital.

R E Jefford, Act. Area Administrator, asking the Bishop for a replacement chaplain for Papworth hospital now Fr Drury has left the parish.

Re Sawston Hall, Cambridge. Thanks him for kind response to Dept's request. Asks him to assure Bishop Chapel will be allowed to revert to its proper function when security considerations permit, meantime RAF will put it to no other use.

Routine order of 5-2-1946 making Chaplain post effective from 1-2-1946 - Fr Lydiate appointment

Routine order of 17-10-1946 making Chaplain post effective from 21 September 1946 - Fr Lydiate terminates appointment and Fr Gaffney takes up the appointment.

"This letter is prompted by a deeply felt concern for our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes, Sawston. " The endless consultation shows no evidence that their views are taken into account; Reports from "Called to Serve" attached. Concern over "The Laity Consultation" issued by the Cambridge Deanery - three issues are expanded upon in the letter: a) Priestless Parishes, b) Activation of the Laity, c) Parish/Deanery/Diocesan relationships. Also, "Requests for Articles" to be written by parishioners - what are the ground rules for such articles? Without clarity on how they will be judged and what activity might be triggered by them - this request may be innocent - but given the above they are concerned.

His Grace (Bishop William Godfrey) grants permission for the Mass of Our Lady of Good Counsel on 19th May 1953

Mrs Ten Broeck's letter asking Diocese to pay £125/yr to March for unexpired period of her undertaking has been found. New York Commission now "closed" so letter may not be used as evidence. Sends enclosures showing he did his best.

David Norris about John Coventry asking for additional finance for the running of the British/Irish Theological Seminar in Cambridge next September. Archbishop Worlock suggests asking for Bishop Clark's advice.
manuscript annotation: "Settled by phone 1/2/82"

Request for Baptismal Certificate relating to an A L Strama born and baptised in St Neots

Austin Treamer, AA, Provincial reminds Fr Reeman that they met outside Westminster Cathedral and asks if Brother Anselm Amps, due to finish his Theology studies, may be ordained in March, his old parish church. Superior General has granted his ordination. Treamer is writing in advance of contacting the Bishop to gain the parish priest's approval.

Writing from 67 Mayford Road, SW12. Thanks the Bishop arranging for a Foundation Mass for him. He was at the Catenian meeting in Cambridge when he heard and is quite overwhelmed at the recognition of his service.

Share the sadness that these negotiations have fallen through, but can understand why. Can Bishop Clark comment on whether he'd have taken a different view if things had been different? The transfer of St Mary's in Thetford is going ahead satisfactorily on the basis of a lease.
manuscript ps: hoped Bishop Clark had a happy time at Ely Cathedral for the ecumenical service.

Brother Reinhold Zielinski, a Dominican student at Cambridge, recently ordained to the Diaconate has asked if Bishop Clark would ordain him as a priest at Trinity College.

Fears letter will not reach him in time as he only recieved his that day. Enclosing letter of introduction to Rector of English College who will get audience with the Holy Father or a presence at his Mass. Call at English College as soon as possible in order as the Rector is the usual agent for these matters. Gives English College address.

To Miss Preston; £45 cheque received from solicitors in Manchester for distribution to poorer clergy of the Diocese. Lists 11 priests. As Fr Ketterer was the young man, going to be a priest, known to Mrs Gosselin, he has therefore received the larger sum [£2; rest received £2.10]

Asking Dr Ibbett to apply for a dispensation for Fr Malone. He has been poorly and the long Sunday fast is taking its toll on him. He nearly fell at the altar.

Thanks for helping Fr Malone at Huntingdon. Will provide faculties for any Father you send.

Bishop does not wish Fr Flynn to take Mrs Gregory's cottage next to Fr Flynn. Suggests he contact Fr Parker in Felixstowe for suitable accommodation.