Re claim of Bishop against the Estate of Mrs Ten Broeck. Original promise in claim without consideration & letter of Mrs T Broeck of Aug 3rd 1914 not enough to support claim. Estate may be unable to pay legatees so Executors can't pay without it being passed by Court.
Kingsbury, Howard T (1870-1937)Westminster Province
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3 line letter doubting the justness & validity of his claim for £687 10s against estate of Mary O. Ten Broeck, deceased & reject the claim.
Kingsbury, Howard T (1870-1937)Advising Bishop he has received letter from his New York House acknowledging his letter enclosing Proof of Claim against Mrs Ten Broeck's Estate for £680 10s with supporting papers. New York are filing Proof of Claim at once & will keep him advised.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarEstate of Mrs M. T. Broeck insufficient to pay legacies in full. Will make present payment of 47%; final payment depends on result of litigation re his claim against Estate. Sends receipt for £1, 222 [47% of legacy] for signature. Cheque to follow when receipt received
Coudert Brothers (1853-2006)Assured him of no urgency re papers Bishop sent him. He has no idea of size of Estate or amount of legacies. Has cabled partner to contact Couderts Bros & enter formal appearances in proceedings on behalf of Bishop & Fr Allen.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarHe has received a copy of Mrs Ten Broeck's Will which was admitted to probate on Dec 9th 1919. Gathers bequest to Bishop of £2600 sterling is effective as she built no church in March before her death. Real estate worth $60, 000 is subject to mortgage.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarSends document re Mrs Ten Broeck. Asks him to fill in information re clauses in proof of claim. Asks him to give his opinion on various statements. All at request of Bishop of Northampton
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)His letter not forwarded to Bishop. Assumes it is now too late. Asks for advice. Feels they have right to recover payment from Estate of Mrs T. Broeck for maintenance they advanced to Fr Allen at her request to him amounting to £312. Gives further suggestions.
Keating, William Frederick Rev (1859-1928)Executors have done nothing to wind up Estate of Mrs T. Broeck. Until real estate is sold, Estate has no funds. Validity of amount for erecting church at March recognised but not claim for reimbursement. Asks for any 1917 letters from Mrs Ten Broek.
MS note: "Snt certain letters on May 3 22"
Re Mrs T. Broeck's Estate. Enclosed copy of letter from Kingsbury objecting to claim [March 033]. New York office disagree, gives reasons. Also say Bishop would not be able to testify but Fr Allen might be allowed. Advises formal announcement of suit to preserve his rights.
Harrington, Bigham & EnglarEnc draft of affidavit. Asks him to check facts are correct. Gives advice re name of claimants. Asks that a copy of any earlier letter from Mrs Ten Broeck, such as one accompanying 1st payment & referring to agreement, be attached to Claim
Harrington, Bigham & Englar