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GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-15 · Item · 11-11-1909
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Responding to a letter of the day before, Fr Purcell declines to have anything to do with the matter. "With deference" he suggests that Trustees make decisions and bear the cost of them in relation to this property. Being asked "To settle it in the interests of the Mission" only means he must bear the cost - he declines. It is not the lease, but the need to assist with repairs. Also suggests that the diocese bears the cost of consulting Mr King.

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-16 · Item · 12-12-1909
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Reminding Fr Tonks that Mr Skeeles is requesting assistance for repairs, which he says was not in good repair prior to becoming tenants. Fr Purcell does not want the role of landlord - he will accept rent for the benefit of the Mission, but if the diocese should take the rent directly then fine so long as they make up the difference to the Mission. St Ives does not have the surplus to make up such difference; neither should the parish priest have to use his "meagre income" meet such expenses. Fr Purcell then refers the matter back to the owners!

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-20 · Item · 29-4-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

He has read Mr Cotman's letter forwarded to him by Fr Tonks. Fr Purcell details the many problems in the state of repair of the Studio. Consulting Mr Skeeles it is apparent that the water ingress through the roof is very bad and makes the place untenantable in wet weather. It will require more than just replacing the slates. Fr Purcell says "my exemplary predecessors don't seem to have troubled their heads about the property beyond getting the money for them". He is completely ignorant of the terms of the sub-let tenancy and "my exemplary predecessors have not left any statements to guide me". He has just learnt from Mr Cotman that another arrangement had been made for the lease directly with the Trustees, of which Fr Purcell is completely ignorant. He finishes by saying "I am afraid £5 is a material consideration here".

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-19 · Item · 28-4-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Frederic Cotman, returned last Thursday to find the roof of the Studio so "distressfully", wishes to know who is bound to do the repairs. He does not want the burden of the whole of the outside repairs on his shoulders. Mr Jackaman, his lawyer in Norwich, made a mistake in his transaction with Mr Day who acts for Mrs Smith. Cotman will do his duty but wants fair play. Fr Purcell knows of this case. Cotman cannot stand the expense and asks for an interview with Fr Tonks.

Cotman, Frederic George Mr
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-22 · Item · 27-5-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Writing from a Fulham, London address. Fr Tonks will agree with him that something needs to be done with the roof of the Studio . It could not have bene in structural repair when he took it over.; quite untenantable. "This is very distressing to me as I have a good deal of work to accoplish in the room." He cannot be expected to bear the burden of repairs.

Cotman, Frederic George Mr
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-24 · Item · c. 3-6-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Studio - wooden building, slated roof, lighted by a skylight. Roof has sprung, especially around the skylight, this now lets in water. Describes work in estimate from Mr Skeeles dated 3 June 1910.
Builders yard and sheds - blacksmith's forge in shed - tenant wishes to remove two feet of brickwork to facilitate access when storing cement. Tenant asks for 11/- the amount paid for repairs to the window - if granted he will execute roof repairs at own cost.
"The Studio was the former church and is now let to Mr F G Cotman for £10 per annum. The yard is let to Mr Skeeles for £10 per annum."

Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-23 · Item · 3-6-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Formal estimate for work to be done to the Studio, East Street, St Ives.

  1. Wrought iron tie rod - 15/-
  2. Remove slates above skylight, replace lead, relay slates, make good - £2.0.0
  3. Clean down, paint skylight twice, replace broken glass - £1.0.0
  4. To prepare, stop up, paint twice whole outside of building - £4.0.0
Skeeles, John Mr
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-30 · Item · 13-7-1921
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Requests assistance from the Poor Mission Fund. He has had repairs in both the House (flooring fell in) and the Studio (had to make flooring good for any new tenant). The £35 is beyond his ability to meet; he has not asked for many years; would Canon Tonks put in a good word for him?

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-31 · Item · 20-10-1921
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Thanks Canon Tonks for putting his application before the Finance board. Mission income is:
Endowment £10.8.9 quarterly = £41 15
Rent studio - £10 per annum = £10
Rent Yard - £5 per annum = £5
Collections / Altar Fund c. 7/- per week = £16 16
Total is £73.11.0 per annum
Studio, let in May to an artist, vacant for many months before that. Describes the rotting floors and ascribes it to the severe flooding of 1912.

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA38-01-03-18 · Item · 6-2-1910
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, St Ives

Fr Purcell is adamant that the Board of Trustees are not helping his Mission by their propositions. They should tell Mr Skeeles whether or not they are going to support his suggestion. Their inference that Fr Purcell is responsible for the neglect of the properties does not go down well. They can think that if they wish, but whether they are justified to do so is another matter. Fr Purcell states that his knowledge of Mr Pauling is that he would not accuse anyone, openly or covertly, of such neglect. Neither would he think that St Ives is in a position to spend money on repairs. Caustically, Fr Purcell says he might be mistaken that an objective of the Board is to assist Poor Missions ("with barely sufficient income"). Does the board say it is his fault and he must "personally pay the expense?".

Purcell, James Rev (-1942)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-22 · Item · c. May1938
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Writes to Monsignor (assumed to be Canon Tonks): Has "move in" but still to get order out of chaos. Painters to finish on Wednesday. Needs estimates from Canon to check on the work being done. Furnishing achieved and is fairly comfortable. Asks for advance of £40 to pay the painter who is doing a good job.

Ketterer, John Joseph Rev SJ (-1973)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-23 · Item · 10-5-1938
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Writes to Monsignor (assumed to be Canon Tonks): Estimates for work already done. Describes additional work and work in wake (chimney and guttering made good and watertight). Additional charge of £9 for the greenhouse; painter done an extra small room and other work for free.
Estimate 1 dated 22-4-1938 from F Standley for rewiring of The Elms
Estimate 2 dated 21-4-1938 from FC Forkes for painting , papering and renovations

Ketterer, John Joseph Rev SJ (-1973)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-29 · Item · 15-9-1977
Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

Ad Clerum had underlined need to obtain permission for spending money. Mgr MacBride was vague about the guidelines. Fr Chapman identifies that a lot of maintenance is required: repainting church, presbytery and cottage; rewiring the cottage; addressing damp in the cottage; Hall needs work to meet Fire Service standards; an elm tree needs removing.
Personal note: keeping fairly well, but, off colour at times and things, at times, get on top of him. Not had a proper holiday - so perhaps it is his own fault.

Chapman, Kenneth S Rev ( -1983)