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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.

Re Will of Mrs Ten Broeck. Enclosed letter from Mrs T. B. asking Diocese to undertake promises to Fr Allen. Gives details of her original promise, the degree of her fulfilment & amount owing Diocese. Bequest to March is generous but will not reimburse Diocese.

Mr Charles Russell, solicitor, writing to the Bishop regarding a cheque for £500 from Mr George Pauling for the St Ives Endowment Fund to be added to the original £1,500. The trust deed is being requested to enable this action to be completed. "Mr Pauling would be very glad if you would kindly as suggested, have Foundation Masses arranged for Mr Pauling and deceased members of his Family".

1 addressed and stamped envelope.

Writing for 5 Crescent Place, Egerton Gardens, London SW3. F K Gregory is an early 20th century artist.
4 paintings were loaned to Fr Lockyer who had agreed to give them wall space at St Michael's house. Hearing that Fr Lockyer has left Huntingdon, he asked for the painting to be returned. They have been taken away by Fr Lockyer. These four painting are the gems of his collection and he needs them back in order to show them at the next Academy [Royal Academy of Arts annual exhibition?]. He has had a sketchbook returned (which he accidentally left in Huntingdon) and sees that some female friends' images have been scribbled on and a moustache added. He also understands that Fr Lockyer has taken books left by him as a library for the Church in Huntingdon. He asks the bishop to intercede and arrange for the return of his property in a timely manner.
manuscript annotation (in red ink): "Sent Fr Lockyer's letter - pictures at Huntingdon"

Missing Ramsey Register worries him - dates back to Fr Duffy & start of mission at March. Vestments stored in damp room in Ramsey; Ramsey Ciborium in March, Altar & other linen shared between Ramsey and March. Bp Keating fell through Ramsey floor (work done quickly after that). Congregation extremely nice people - repaired ceiling and wall boarding. Fr Duffy affected by his years in Ramsey and would not serve it after going to Huntingdon so the congregation left or joined CofE.

Apologises for the fuss caused and his "disappearance" rumour is due to misunderstandings. He is not very well but cannot now go to Comer and Fr Squirrell as it is full - but will go with Fr Page to Wisbech instead.

Thanks the Bishop for his kind and sympathetic letter with its encouragement and advice. Feeling much better and will return from Wisbech to Hunstanton tomorrow. Fr Garnett has given the Bishop the wrong impression. Mass at 8 allows the men from the wireless stations to attend

Sorry that the Bishop is ill. Fr Heptonstall has been busy since the Bishop's visit and would be able to say Mass at St Neots on 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from August - provided he can be relieved of the Ramsey parish. Gentleman given £20 towards expenses and expects others will help. Spanish Influenza is ramant with many soldiers and civilians affected. Ill himself. St Neots people are most pleased at having their own little church.
manuscript annotation [by the Bishop?]: "What security? Don't come in six months time saying that St Neots has petered out, and that you have not a living at Huntingodn alone!"

Asking for enclosed dispensations. Enclosing a draft letter from convert (Mrs Baldwin) who wishes to send it to Bishop. Fr Marshall advised not, but sent it anyway as it may be useful for the St Ives dossier. The letter is milder than what she has said.

Whilst staying with friends near Hunstanton he received a call that Fr Flynn was ill and could he go to him. Fr Flynn has gastritis, nervous breakdown and is being attended to by a doctor. He will not be able to do Sunday Mass - hence request for Peterborough to cover Wisbech whilst Fr Page looks after Hunstanton. Fr Flynn had concocted a story to cover his being ill in bed and unable to to answer the [door] bell whilst the Housekeeper was away. He is not absent and regrets the tale, having seen the letter sent by the Bishop [checking on his whereabouts].

Went to Hunstanton as requested by the Bishop. Also had a letter from Mrs Ingleby. Keeping the Bishop's interest to himself. Found Fr Flynn in a very bad way and depressed for a month since the trouble with his father's and sister's health. ".. he fell into his old weakness & has been more or less under the influence & now suffering from the effects." Dr came on Monday this week and Fr Flynn has improved. He has missed several masses - blaming the change of the clocks to the new time which meant not many people attended for Mass, so he went to bed. Told straight that the Bishop must be informed - probably he knew about this even now. As his friend Fr Page does not like the subterfuge and asks the Bishop to write directly. Unfortunately a month ago Fr Page would have provided glowing testimonial for Fr Flynn; he did not know he was a wreck.
manuscript note on back of Page 5: "9.4.21 Say that you are deputed to make enquiries & report to me. Impress on him the magnitude of his offence, and necessity of penitential & submissive spirit if he is not to be summarily dismissed."

The trigger for Fr Flynn's illness was the concern he had for his family - his old complaints (Gastritis & Neurasthenia) came back and he took stimulants (but not in excess). He is very fearful and nervous of telling the Bishop of his problems - so Fr Page suggests the Bishop write to Fr Flynn and encourages him to report on the situation. Fr Page must contact and warn Mrs Ingleby as Fr Flynn is asking who may have written to the Bishop. Fr Page has promised to return to see Fr Flynn but has concerns that there might not be any trains as a number have already been taken off.

Telegram #403 sent 6.23pm from Hunstanton received Northampton 7.1pm ; Message in pencil manuscript: "Reply Pd Bishop of Northampton / Northampton / Am with Father Flynn he is too ill for duty if Peterboro could do Wisbech for sunday I can stay am writing fuller particulars / Page Presbytery / Hunstanton"

Delayed reply because looking after 2 sick people, one of whom has died. Attending these he was caught in a downpour each time and now has a bad cold and a return of his illness of last January. Regarding Mrs Gregory and the quarrel - never intended to interfere in the mission of a priest and his flock - will not be able to explain as cannot get to Chapter on 30th.

There is a "tangle" with Fr Ketter legally letting the property from 13 January 1908 for 3 years. Outlines the situation, comments on standing their ground and refusing to pay for others expenditure (but that will mean constraining Mr Cotman's goods) and suggests that a compromise deal with Cotman as "our tenant". He will see the Bishop on Wednesday to discuss.
Manuscript notes in a different hand [Bishop Keating?]:
"Think over these points between now and Wednesday...." [lists a number of questions ]

Fr Wilson apologies to Bishop for not getting his returns back earlier; the Canon had spoken to him. Fr Wilson asks for advice on the situation that now faces him with regard to the Studio (bought by Mr Pauling at the start of the Mission). Let by Fr Ketterer to Mr Smith, who died in June, for 3 or 5 years at £10 per annum. Mr Smith has sub-let to Mr Cotman for 3 years at £20 a year from last Michaelmas. When Fr Wilson came last February, the rent had not been paid. Mr Smith's affairs were bankrupt and so the offer was 7/- in the £, which was accepted by the creditors. The rent was paid on 1st December. Mr Day made a proposal over the rent but Fr Wilson did not understand what was being said even after several attempts at requesting clarification. The Studio had been let to the County Council for cookery lessons and some expenses have arisen from that with other repairs. Fr Wilson thinks this should all be settled prior to him taking back the lease. Perhaps a letter from the Diocesan Solicitor might elicit a clearer explanation from Mr Day (who "... has a pretty general reputation for sharp practice...").

Transfer of properties from Vawser to Northampton Diocese, for mortgages, fees & charges

Assured him of no urgency re papers Bishop sent him. He has no idea of size of Estate or amount of legacies. Has cabled partner to contact Couderts Bros & enter formal appearances in proceedings on behalf of Bishop & Fr Allen.

He has received a copy of Mrs Ten Broeck's Will which was admitted to probate on Dec 9th 1919. Gathers bequest to Bishop of £2600 sterling is effective as she built no church in March before her death. Real estate worth $60, 000 is subject to mortgage.