Estate of Thomas P. Walsh

Opinion by

Trexler, J.,

At the audit of the Estate of Thomas P. Walsh, deceased, a claim was-presented founded upon the following pledge. “Pittsburgh, Pa. February 5, 1924. Rt. Rev. Bishop: — I hereby pledge myself to pay $1,000 towards the Educational Campaign to be paid in five years. (Signed) Thos. F. Walsh, St. Richards Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.” An endorsement, July 17, 1924, one payment — $400, not in the handwriting of the subscriber, is admitted to correctly represent a payment on account.

The above paper was offered in evidence and Walsh’s handwriting was proven. Objection was made that…