1953: McFadden's death (2 of 2)

Alexandrou, houseboy £40.

Of course the writings prior to 1950 when George executed his Last Will and Testament were revoked by his Will.

At about the time George made his will George spoke to me about making some provision for the workmen in Cyprus. I suggested that it might be possible for him to buy U.S. Savings Bonds for them. He spoke to Drexel & Co. and was advised that this was impossible because the Bonds could not be registered in the name of a person who was not a citizen of the United States. However, George did buy four $25. Bonds and had them registered in his own name. These four Bonds are a part of George's estate and cannot be turned over to the workmen.

Roger Edwards states that in March of 1952 George raised the workmen's wages 10% but arranged to keep the 10% set aside to accumulate for them with the understanding that they would receive the accumulations whenever they left his service. I know nothing about such an arrangement, although it seems to me that when George spoke to me in 1950 he did say that he was going to keep part of the men's wages and invest it for them in savings bonds.

There is nothing that the Executors can do about this matter. However, if the workmen can prove that George made the arrangement to withhold 10% of their wages they would have valid claims against his estate in Cyprus. I suggest that you send a copy of this letter to Roger Edwards and if he wishes to do anything about the matter have him take it up with Sir Cacoyannis.

with love.

Handwritten signature: John

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