"Ave Marie" in top left corner - hence source is Convent in King's Lynn'
pg1: Spring term 1955: list of children's names with parents contributions - total is £5-17-9
Requirements for Summer Term 1955
pg2 list of villages with number of tickets required; total is £18-6-9
pg3 Terrington St Clements - bus fare with Lincs. Bus Co. - 12 weeks = £2-0-0

Miss Wheeler hopes that Miss Irwin has passed on her letter. Considers that Mother Cecilia may be treating all the women as she does her nuns, but the women have not sworn a vow of poverty and obedience. Wishes Miss Wheeler well for Christmas and says that if Miss Irwin asks her to go and see her then she must.

T Bragger asks Miss Wheeler to write and let her know if things are better. If not she will write to the Bishop. Sorry to know that Miss Irwin will not go to the convent any more. Go see Fr Flanagan often. Fr Davidson is controlled by Rev Mother Cecilia and probably thinks she is behaving honourably.

Miss Wheeler has written to Teresa Bragger about the mistreatment she has had at the hands of the nuns in Aldeburgh, Eaton House. T Bragger commiserates with her plight, cannot understand why she has been placed so far away and not in a Cottage Hospital in Aldeburgh. She recognises the overbearing behaviour of the Reverend Mother (Cecilia) and the injustice of it all. Understands that talking to Fr Davidson is not helpful since he is completely subdues by the Rev. Mother. She suggests writing to the Bishop, talking to Fr Flanagan and moving to a boarding house in Leiston. She will write back via Mrs Irwin to avoid the nuns getting hold of the letter.

Thanking the Bishop for his consent to a foundation - providing that the financial future is secured. Sr Scholastica asserting they will take every opportunity to make this a great success.

Letter is about having a foundation at Aldeburgh with the Bishop's permission. Outlines the group's legality, number (5) and current position. The school performance; conversions of pupils / parents / family; finances (may have £350 in hand once deal done with Chatham nuns). Describes Fr Davidson's efforts to bring them to Aldeburgh. Mr Fooks has their interest at heart. Acknowledged that Mother General (Sisters of Mary congregation in Namur) may work to influence the Bishop against their work - this failed with regard to Bishop Amigo. Requests an audience with the Bishop to discuss these matters. Provides copies of the Prospectus, Last Prize Distribution and a 1922 photograph of the pupils [not available]. Suggests that their Aldeburgh Boarding School will be separate from the Day School.

Sr Scholastica advising the Abbot of progress. The Chatham Sisters may but the property provided the price is right. Fr Davidson has visited and anxious because 1. another buyer exists for the house in Aldeburgh and the Estate Agent has only given him 2 weeks to decide; 2. He may only be able to obtain the rent for the first year. The Estate Agent offered reduced rent if necessary. Asks the Abbot to write to the Bishop soon; she will also write soon.

Rev Mother has written 3 pages: 1 - Proposal (2 sides) ; 2 - Estimate of Costs; 3 - Advertisement for "Sacred Heart, Home of Rest"
Page 1: 3 elderly ladies at 3 guineas a week. She would provide a good managing sister, a first-class cook, and a lay sister. Compares £80 rent (Hose and small garden) with what she currently pays for the convent £110 (26 rooms, 2 acres of land, a tennis court, a cottage and a Summer house.). Cost of furnishing - £60 (Diocese lend it and she pays £5 per month back) . Do it for a year's trial.
Page 2: costings leading to £2 profit
Page 3: draft Advertisement to attract 3 elderly ladies to a warm house, etc.
Alternatively, Fr Davidson wants to run it as a Seminary for foreign boys.

Writing from the Convent. Sr Margarita is looking for funds to support certain families and their children with transport costs. Two bus companies involved: Eastern Counties Bus Co. and Lincolnshire Bus Co. Cheque for £2 paid to her so she can pay out the money as necessary.

Sister M Margarita OSM (Headmistress, St Mary's School, Church Lane) writes independently of Fr Ketterer and describes the need for sufficient school space for the Catholic children of the area. The LEA has provided teachers and equipment readily enough and it is projected that a further teacher (no. five) will be required in a year or two. Can not see how the secular authorities are supporting the school whilst the religious authorities do not. Can Fr Brewer provide an explanation?

writing from Convent of Our Lady of Walsingham, King's Lynn.
Christmas greetings from the children of "Our Lady of Walsingham". Pleased to be allowed to be a small part in restoring the wonderful and ancient devotion to Our Blessed Lady.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Thanks. Dec 23/30"

Mother Superior, Sr Francis of Assisi details a long set of issues with Fr Flanagan's behaviour towards her and the convent. She describes violent and abusive actions before herself, the sisters and the laity. Despite being ill herself she say she has kept her calm and tried to manage the convent and situation despite the actions of Fr Flanagan. He tried to subvert two nuns who had to be reprimanded and sent away for a while. He has written anonymous letters about her. The remaining nuns do not want to go to services or confession with him. Can the Bishop help?

The OSM Provincial, Sr Amadeus, writes that the convent school at Lynn is to close in June 1970. Have told the parents. the 40 children could be absorbed by the Catholic Primary.

Sr M Agnes OSM (Convent of Our Lady of Pity, Beccles) asking "Rev Father" to be their Extraordinary Confessor for the next three years.

Sr Superior (Servite Convent, KIng's Lynn) writing that Fr Hammond will have provided the requested list of children - only 20 affected and these have been fitted into St Martha's