Details the significant business concerns held by Mr James Crimmen; he may have to sell Manor House (where the Oratory is located). Mr Crimmen has made many sacrifices for the mission and the situation greatly distresses him.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Await events but meanwhile collect what you can for part of a church on new site."
Southwold
14 Archive Record results for Southwold
Encloses the builders account [not present] for extra work outside the contract. Done to save future expense. Contract was only for "fabric" of church and house. Builder is pressing for his money - can Canon Tonks let Fr Mason know what can be done soon.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Estimates for repair enclosed [not present]. 1. Howards estimate for major kitchen refit; 2. Critalls' for windows -suggesting bronze which do not rust as iron.
Not had a kitchen fire for five weeks so have to get kitchen and hot water systems done. Need to get the windows done as they let in the rain and the weather.
Receipt for money from Canon Tonks for £350 for Architects Certificate for new Church and house and £14.5.0 for Electric Lighting in the new Church
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Requests £14.5.0 from Mission funds towards cost of Electric Lighting in the new Church and house. Encloses the builders certificate for £350.
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)£350 due for work done. Slowly progressing hope it will be complete in a month or two
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Instalment of £350 required from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. This due to Mr King of Beccles. Signed by architect, John H Beart Foss
CorrespondentInstalment of £300 required from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. This due to Mr King of Beccles. Signed by architect, John H Beart Foss
CorrespondentInstalment of £350 required from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. This due to Mr King of Beccles. Signed by architect, John H Beart Foss
CorrespondentInstalment of £300 required from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. This due to Mr King of Beccles. Signed by architect, John H Beart Foss
CorrespondentHouses are difficult to come by and are expensive when available. Better to wait for land to become available and rent a house instead.
Crimmen, James (1840-1922)Exchange of documentarian relating to the building of the new Church and house (presbytery)
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Receipt for £400 received from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. Signed by H A King
CorrespondentReceipt for £350 received from Fr Mason in respect of work done to build new Church and House in Southwold. Signed by H A King
Correspondent