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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

Annie Allnutt congratulates the Bishop n withholding consent to start building in Southwold. She is concerned over the low level of involvement of Mr & Mrs Crimmen in the recent visit by the Bishop, given their generosity in time and resources for the Mission. Asks the Bishop to be quite sure that Fr Mason is the right priest in the right place. Comments on his approach to certain congregation members of good standing - her own "unpardonable sin is that I advised Fr Mason some years ago to quit Southwold at once and seek a post in the Bishop's House where he would have work and supervision; he being young, full of life and animal spirits and fond of the good things in life." Comments that the building fund has not increased in years (except for the £100 donated by the Bishop) in spite of fund raising events.

To Miss Preston; £45 cheque received from solicitors in Manchester for distribution to poorer clergy of the Diocese. Lists 11 priests. As Fr Ketterer was the young man, going to be a priest, known to Mrs Gosselin, he has therefore received the larger sum [£2; rest received £2.10]

Covering letter for the return of the Guild Constitution. Shilling enclosed as Bishop's subscription. Hopes to attend the Pilgrimage in August.
manuscript annotation: "Send back the Constitution, Schedules A, B."

Requests 3 additional copies of the East Anglian Guild magazine and places his order for 4 copies. 50 days indulgence included for the "devout recitation of the Guild prayer".

Will be there on 23rd March to inaugurate the Guild. Hopes it will do much good in spreading the Faith in Suffolk (and East Anglia) where Fr Davidson and Fr Mason have been doing such excellent pioneer work. What role is the Bishop to play? The sanctuary is a bit small for a Pontifical High Mass even if you could get the servers on a week day. We'll see what wonders you can manufacture out of the blue!

Letter text: "I beg to inform you that your three months is up and before I take proceedings I wish to know what you intend doing". [... Glover]

Acknowledging Bp Keating's instructions to act for Southwold Misson, as informed by Fr Mason. Will was dated 31 March 1910. Lists beneficiaries of the Will, including Southwold Mission - £3,000 for the erection of a church and residence for the priest; £100 per annum; £100 legacy for Fr Mason. Mr William Auld has requested the papers relating to the Will, but solicitor thinks it not proper to release them until the probate has been granted.

Getting back into priestly duties - said Mass on the 3rd anniversary of his ordination - not done since November last. Staying in Southwold as Fr Mason has agreed for him to be there for a bit. Trinity Fair formally opened this morning, the Mayor of Beccles (an ex postman) attended. Glad to be "out" although did enjoy the social life and the people there [Mundesley].
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Get skipping[?] again! May 29/29"

Should be well set up for end of Summer. Not a supply for Fr mason. Hopes Baldwin [Labour politician] gets in again. Supply being arranged for Fr Mason. Visited Fr Davison at Aldeburgh.
manuscript annotation: "Good! May 31/29"

Writing from the Presbytery at Southwold. Could not get to Going to Mundesley as mother and sister have Scarlet Fever - Beccles is full of it and Glandular fever which in many cases has been fatal!!! Same last year. Will get to Mundesley as soon as he can and send the report on. Fr Mason has been given the Bishop's message.

Expects the Church to be practically complete by middle of September. Excellent workmanship - sure it will be a very great success. Requests £30 cheque for a new mission at Cobham and has to purchase a [?] for £1500 in which to carry it on - has £950 and the balance is due Saturday 31st and am begging everyone. Have spent £4000 of own money on the museum at Earlsfield, so quite used up and not much Architectural work going on.

Presbytery bedroom accommodation not ready to receive the bishop. Mr Bunbury happy to look after the Bishop at his house. Arrange for Mass at the convent - the nuns will be delighted. Fr Mason will be sending some of his parishioners for confirmation.

High Mass on 25 March to inaugurate the Guild of St Felix and St Edmund. The Bishop's donation and enrolment as the first member pleased Fr Mason very much and encouraged us to go on with the Guild.

Thanks the Bishop for the Indulgence and order for the Guild magazine.