In a letter to his nephew, Peter, Mortimer promised to leave Peter all his money when he died in memory of Peter's father for whom Mortimer had great respect. There is nothing Peter could do to ensure that Mortimer will keep his promise since it is gratuitous, and a gratuitous promise can never be made enforceable.

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A gratuitous promise, which is a promise made without consideration, is generally not enforceable in contract law unless it is formalized in a legally binding document such as a will or trust.

In a Letter to His Nephew, Peter, Mortimer Promised to Leave