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Letter from Capt. Soames, 24th March 1947. Asks if the colours of the 5th Gloucester Battalion may continue to be stored in the Cathedral for another two months, pending the re-formation as a territorial battalion.

Letter from Cedric Fisher, 26th October 1957. Master at Westminster. Asks for a guinea to start an appeal to plant trees on the playing fields at Grove Park (to hide some unattractive council houses. Harold Costley White's achievements as Head Master - started Busby's, and bought Grove Park and the boathouse at Putney.

Letter from C.G. Rich, 30th October 1955. Headmaster The Cathedral School Bristol. Thanks for giving an address at their prize-giving. A satisfactory inspection - but it was scathing about the school buildings. Has been told that Harold Costley White received assistance from the Dulverton Trust at Gloucester and details to the Bristol Dean.

One letter addressing the funding of "sending the Eight to Henley Royal Regatta." They request a "small donation", and for contributions to be sent to C.H. Fisher.

Letter from Charles Keeley, Head of History, confirming the date and time for a meeting. Dated June 27th 1966.

Letter from Charles Keeley, Head of History, confirming details prior to Derek Winterbottom's start at the school with particular mentions of parking, Water, and teaching in Ashburnham House library rooms. Dated July 12th 1966.

Letter from Charles Keeley, Head of History, regarding the appointment of Derek Winterbottom. Dated June 17th 1966.

Letter from Charles M. Gere, 21st November 1943. Thanks Harold Costley White for passing on Philby's opinions on the future of Palestine (presumably Kim, who was at Westminster under Harold Costley White) - some discussion of the issues. Possibility of hanging a photograph of the Doom painting, or a photograph of an engraving of it (see previous letters from Gere).

Letter from Charles M. Gere, 8th March 1944. Presumably the artist has heard from Harold Costley White that a Doom painting, sent to London for safekeeping, has been destroyed by bombing - but at least the painting was in a ruinous state, so it is not quite like losing a masterpiece. Looks forward to seeing him at the committee of the CPRE.

Letter from Charles M. Gere, 2nd April 1942. Harold Costley White's scheme for the Crypt has great possibilities, but their full development requires an architect of special imaginative power - discusses some possible names. About to begin hanging the Academy. (see previous letters from Gere).