Page entitled "A Clarification of facts re the Southwold Mary Gordon Legacy" signed by R F P Howarth MC "I am, yours obediently in C.J." which indicates he's a clergyman.
Provided to help make the documents held in Northampton more intelligible.
Addresses of the legal organisations involved; payments associated with the will/wishes of Mr Gordon; Gates, Cope Votive candle stand all mentioned as being in the possession of Southwold mission.
Enclosures listed [not present]: 3 signature slips for Bank; 2 petitions for faculties to receive converts; letter from Gordon a/c executors; letter from solicitor Diocese Westminster; letter from Finance Board Westminster; Proof of £13 due to Mission a/c from Gordon a/c
Copy of will enclosed [not present] - aspects highlighted regarding building of a church being proposed by trustees in Dersingham. Questions about how the trust funds might be handled.
Duffin, Matthew CMr Weld of Witham & Co now has the written wishes and told him that the will was not clear about the beneficiaries hence the need for the document to be passed to the Archbishop. £300 to Southwold immediately with remaining £200 upon the death of Mrs Gordon's sister (Miss Murry who is very old). Fee by the Westminster Finance Board is £10 - which both himself and Mr Weld thought excessive. Mr Weld's "would not be much".
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Received £337:7:6 as part legacy remainder to come. Fees of £15 deducted. Requested explanation. Notes that the document was the only clear expression of Mrs Gordon's wishes.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Returning the written wishes of Mrs Gordon, but cannot understand why the will is not itself sufficient. Thanks the Canon for his kind address at the [Canon Mason's] installation.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Will of Thomas Frederick Middleton Case, deceased.
North Norfolk District Council surveyor has placed a closing order on the cottage - await confirmation of alternative accommodation being provided.
[Closing Order can mean a house cannot be occupied until works are carried out - sometimes it is followed by demolition]