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Being caught between the Bishop and the Abbot, Fr Banham appeals to Canon Tonks to sort out the money which is promised. For the £41.3.11 he has said 165 Masses - as required by the Banham Fund - there is more to come.

Sending the enclosed direct to Canon Tonks as the Bishop has said the Diocese had already decided to pay.
Manuscript annotation "£191".

1 side: [undated] "Copy letter from Mr Currey to Mr Ollard" - plan enclosed [not present] one acre of land which Mr le Strange is prepared to grant the fee to clients. "Clients... undertake to make up that portion of roads... and pay 1/2 cost of sewer...". Plans for building to be approved by Mr le Strange and lines adhered to. Will stake out site on next visit - 24th inst. Mr le Strange regrets he cannot give a more square plot.
Side 2: [undated] "Copy letter from Mr Ollard to Mr Currey": Plan forwarded to Bishop of Northampton. Conveyancing between Bishop Riddell, Fr James Flint (High Wycombe), Canon Tonks. Pencil diagram of plot.

Canon Garnett asks for the Life Insurance policy document held by Canon Tonks in order to endorse it for access to the bonuses. The church at Wellingborough has been repainted and he is planning to obtain new bellows for the organ. Fr Hyde is improving and will recover; is Fr Harris still alive? Canon Garnett has a very bad cold, is not fasting, has not applied for a dispensation as he may be placed on the sick list, which would not help the Diocese.

Covering letter for a demand from Hunstanton UDC (Urban District Council) for fees outstanding for making up of road.

Fr Flanagan is asking for permission under Canon Law to take legal action against Sister Mary of Aldeburgh Convent. Canon Tonks has a copy of the "grave statement".
Manuscript annotation (on reverse of page): "Kindly write and say that I cannot and will not grant such permission +Laurence B. of N."

Fr Flanagan mentions that the Bishop's solution last April was "a thorough Visitation of the Convent". He says that he was sent to Aldeburgh to settle the Convent affair as Fr Davidson had difficulties with the Revd. Mother, and that the Bishop had promised to back him up. It would be fair & just for the Bishop to forward the letters to him so that he could provide a written answer to the "alleged charges". Fr Davidson says he has asked leave to take legal action against Sister Mary (the Superior).

Received the conveyance document. Enclosed deed relates to Fr Delaney selling surplus plots to Mr Reade . They are not needed as a new plot has been bought for the Church. Arrange for the document to be signed by the Bishop and returned.

Bishop has not signed the Deed of Conveyance - returned for signature, otherwise cannot proceed.

£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.

Advising that Certificate #2 is due for payment - £400 to the contractor and £32 fee for Architects. Fr Davidson has made arrangements for Canon Tonks to meet payment.

Delay in forwarding the contract because they are waiting for particulars about a drain leading from two cesspools to the sewer in Park Lane. As Mr Smith wishes to build on this land it is necessary to have particulars about the drains.

Purchase completed. Wrote on 27th asking about Mr Reade's claim for commission.

Letter from Tonks that Reade is not entitled to money; a letter from Reade (enclosed) claiming that he was instructed by Fr Davidson. Suggest Tonks may like to communicate with Fr Davidson. Provide summary of income and charges relating to sale of land.

Acknowledging Fr Davidson's letter and the Bishop's instructions to take on the matter of the sale of the land. Requesting the deeds to prepare the contract.

Deed of Grant to enable Messrs. Knowles to lay a sewer along the passage way. To be kept with other Deeds.

Fr Davidson has instructed Jackaman regarding the purchase of land opposite the Railway Station in Leiston with no conditions, freehold; and vacant possession. Two current owners want £140 in total; Jackaman suggest offering £120.

Need to have form of consent signed to enable Mr Knowles not to erect a fence where the wall of his house acts as the boundary.

Have offered £120 for the 2 plots - can go up to £140 as per instructions.

Mr Hutchinson will write soon - very interested in the house - the right sort of people. Want to rent for a year with an option for 3 years or 7 years or more. Wish to lay on gas and build a garage. Rent £80. "You must admit I acted speedily"