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GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-07-11 · Item · 28 June 1925
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Leiston debt is £115, advice sent by Canon Tonks. Offers a number of options to deal with the debt - e.g. his own life policy. Wants to clear as much of the debt as possible so as not to encumber the next priest into Aldeburgh. Parishioners have given £10 for Masses to be said. Building fund stands at £194. The Conference suggestion is for St Peter to be the saint to whom the church is dedicated. FR Davidson continues in manuscript on side 2 to say that he has no obligation to leave the money to his family, they will get his capital anyway.
Manuscript annotation: "Leave old debts alone. [?] at A. & L. pro [?]. If you are minded to be generous I'd prefer it to go towards building question for the time being. Make a list of those who leave £10 or [?][?], say Mass yourself. Don't be frightened. Don't fall into panic or be moved to sentiment!"

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-04-21 · Item · 13-9-1924
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

£400 due at end of month. Has asked Mr Reade to send bill to Canon Tonks. Arrangements for payment may involve a post-dated cheque as Fr Davidson wishes to see this small builder paid early. [Bishop manuscript annotation: "Do with this (Canon Tonks) as you see fit, i.e. send cheque at once or wait till Davidson's return"]. Fr Davidson will try to raise more money in Spain with help of the Spanish lady here. Lost the Bishop's questions regarding Religious Instruction - but says there are 14[13?] in Aldeburgh and 12 in Leiston who attend Catechism; he does extra help for individual cases. [Bishop manuscript annotation: [?] another copy [?][?]full up!]. Parnell trouble: with the Bishop's support Fr Davidson will have the strength to deal with her (described as a bully and ultimately a coward) and be friendly but not discuss parish business. A Real hope for the Church by December.

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-33 · Item · 11 June 1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Accepts the Bishop's decision as God's Will. He cannot pay the cost of removal to another poverty stricken place having spent every penny in erecting the Church and dealing with the Convent. Can he have a loan (on easy terms) of at least £50? Has Bishop's word he will not be long at Thetford. Aldeburgh congregation are loyal and very good and will be distressed at his leaving - especially to Thetford.
Manuscript p.s. : "I have just received your second letter - I will do whatever you wish. You know my feelings."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-17 · Item · 4 February 1925
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Has been to Strood to see the sisters at work - impressed by them. The finances depend on the Chatham nuns buying the place as a going concern. He believes they will be successful after the first year. He mentions a "University Pilgrimage" which he thinks won't come off. He encourages the Bishop to visit to show / demonstrate solidarity with him as parish priest.

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-23 · Item · 22 March 1925
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Apologises for being spiritually misbehaving with discontent and goes on to say ".. I am determined to act as though I was remaining here forever and leave the future in the hands of obedience." Mrs Battams will be writing to request a loan for the Leiston Church Building Fund and is likely to lodge securities for it. Fr Davidson says he will work hard to pay the debt off as rapidly as he did for the Aldeburgh loan.
Manuscript annotation: " Sorry. No money to lend or grant! Mch 25/25."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-42 · Item · 19 October 1929
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Fr Davidson is asking for a move to a small place. He is depressed and loathes "this place" and the bad influence of Mr Winckworth (staying with protestants). He feels useless and harmful. A fresh outlook in a small place; offers to guarantee to do no harm in such a place.
Manuscript annotation: "Send me acct. of what came in [partial word] annually that I may extract what the Diocese will be liable for when you leave for another mission. Also what functions your successor may have to find; for few in the Diocese have your private means then I'll look around & see who you can exchange with, for you are [several words indecipherable] . Oct. 22/29."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-34 · Item · 12 June 1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Text: "I thank you for your letter. Though I am well aware that my discontent through lack of outlet "for my superabundant energies" is rather foolish and unreasonable and worthy of censure, my attitude towards Thetford was in order. Your Lordship offered me Thetford. I took it to means "Stay at Aldeburgh and be reasonable". On hearing that you really wished me to go, I expressed willingness, though it was very distasteful to me. Hence your Lordship must not put a bad mark against me over the Thetford episode. I do not wish to be labelled in your mind as a disobedient priest. I will always carry out your final decisions as soon as they are quite definite. I hope your Lordship is better. Webb seems very pleased to go to Thetford."
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. No black mark against you.; done so well at Aldeburgh. Perhaps did not allow sufficient for you being a canny Scot! I know that when the time comes to move far you will not have a choice but go where your Bishop thinks it is best for the Diocese. March 15/28."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-04-41 · Item · 18-10-1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Wants to buy a plot of land, but need the Diocese to advance the money. Looking to the future of Leiston - presently unsatisfactory being out of the way on an unadopted road. No news about another room being built on the side of the presbytery - could put an elderly priest there to help in the exhausting, and unsatisfactory, work running Aldebergh-Leiston parish.
Manuscript Annotation: "Plot of land. 60'x250'(frontage 60') opposite Rly. Station belong to Warlock. Price £100 but [?] probably a reasonable price as they have no more use for it. Thought project of room to be at Ald. was to find funds[?]. Better find out what they mean of 'a reasonable price'. Oct 20/28."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-30 · Item · 14 November 1926
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

The Cardinal, a patron of the nuns [Serafini?], is visiting Woodbridge and lunching at Aldeburgh. Can the Bishop attend for lunch on 24th? heard from Canon Tonks. Does not need funds raised from sale of land; considers the house is sufficient and needs a little work. Hence the request for a mortgage of £100 to enable him to address the house and grounds.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Sorry cannot come to lunch on 24th. You must do the honours for the Card. If you can do without more money then I shall be grateful. The money for sale of old [indecipherable] , Normanhurst land go towards purchase of Normanhurst; U.S. Maryland[?] goes towards old liabilities. Fr Long will be no good to you for a long time."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-40 · Item · 27 September 1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Thanks Bishop for celebret and faculties; Fr Bruce is ill and has asked Fr Davidson to accompany him; Kimber is getting into debt and is being watched by the police; Fr Davidson has decided to act as if he is to stay indefinitely in Aldeburgh and will not trouble the Bishop again. Could he build an extra room?
Typescript p.s.: "Kimber was in prison for fraud, but the other matter was suspected by the Sussex police when he was at Newhaven but not proved."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-44 · Item · 24 October 1929
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

The convent pays £1 per month since last May. Shall make things easy for his successor.
Manuscript p.s.: "My sister will, I expect, come with me to the new place which would eliminate financial difficulties. That of course depends on where I am sent. I repeat I am ready to go anywhere with complete willingness - even to one of the four which strike one as less interesting."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-26 · Item · 10 July 1925
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Thanks Bishop for £5 cheque. Fr Pearce (chaplain to Convent at Redhill) will stay for a week then onto Woodbridge - faculties for him in case he is required for confessions? Ten shields for the reredos, to be painted by Leach of Cambridge:
Four on top and sides - Bishop's, Cardinal's, Pope's, Davidson Arms
Six round the throne - Our Lady, St Peter, St Benedict, Oblates of our Lady of Peace, 2 left for future benefactors.
When Bishop is in Woodbridge could he visit for a night? Fr Davidson and the Sisters would be pleased to see him. New things to show him even if only for an hour.
Manuscript p.s. "Faculties also required for Fr Fabian who gives the Retreat here July 23 - 27"
Manuscript annotation: "All faculties granted as desired. 2. Want to see how I can manage Aldeburgh this time - Oh for an aeroplane. 3. Arms. What has the Cardinal to do with it? Yes you can put his up if you wish! Thanks for looking after the church for Jim Mullett. July 13/25. "

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-24 · Item · 2 May 1925
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Encloses a draft letter to the nuns who are unable to obtain a loan for £250. Fr Davidson still wants them to come but not if they add to the burden of debt he already carries. Will proceed is the Bishop wishes it and thinks it will be good for a likely success of their work.
Manuscript annotation: "Answered. Wind up! But a bit brutal? They know my condition to come with no bigger debt than £1000. I am not to be financially responsible. Fooks has not come up to their expectations apparently! May 5/25."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-02-01-1 · Item · 24-7-1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Fr Davidson informs the Bishop that the Dunwich Pilgrimage will be on August 19. Fr Mason and he would like the Bishop to attend. Permission requested for a Papal Blessing. Will be attending the Summer School and will see the Bishop there next week.
Manuscript annotation: "Wrote to Mgr. Redmond to ask for a Papal Blessing July 28/28."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-01-39 · Item · 22 September 1928
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Fr Davidson believes Kimber, given enough rope, will hang himself and his fraud will be discovered soon. Captain Mayne is involved. Kimber has asked for his adopted six year old boy to be baptised. Fr Davidson has requested proof of adoption. and does not expect to hear from him again. Manuscript p.s. "I enclose Kimber's letter in an advert from La Croix. I have stopped the Universe One."

Davidson, Charles Madgwick Rev DD BA