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Letter from Seiriol Evans, 8th January 1963. Dean of Gloucester - Harold Costley White's successor. Long description of the death of Canon George Fendick. He opposed compromise and stuck out for high standards, especially in musical, aesthetic and intellectual matters. Had been meaning to send an invitation to the enthronement, but has heard that the CWs do not want to come (age and weather?); the new bishop is 'an understanding man but not a leader of thought.'

Letter from Scudamore, 29th August 1947. City Surveyor. On the collection of waste paper for recycling - there has been a falling off since 1943, but the need is as great as ever. Someone will call on Harold Costley White to make arrangements for collection.

Letter from Save Europe Now, 1945-47. Circular letter inviting signatures of support (founded by Victor Gollancz - campaigned against ban on sending food parcels to Germany, and against increasing rations while there was starvation in Europe).

Letter from Sarah Woodhouse, wife of Jim Woodhouse (Under Master), inviting Derek Winterbottom to a staff party. Dated 'Tuesday 13th' [September 1966].

Letter from Rose Headlam, 20th January. Thanks for letter of condolence on the death of her brother - the Bishop of Tewkesbury gave the address, and the Bishop of Dunwich was present. (Possibly Arthur Headlam, former Bishop of Gloucester - this would explain why the Chapter sent a wreath, and date the letter to January 1947.)

Letter from Rosamond Fisher, Lambeth Palace. Her speech at Worcester

Letter from Roland Bryce, 14th May 1946. Has heard from the Warden of St. Columba's that Harold Costley White expects to be in Ireland at the end of June (see 19). Invitation to stay (in Glengarriff, Co. Cork).

Letter from Robin Penman, Bangkok. His intentions for Easter;

Letter from Robin Goldsbrough, 12th November 1957. Nephew of Harold Costley-White. Teaching at a prep school (Belmont). Asks for advice if he wishes to be an assistant master at a public school - should he do a degree at Bristol or a Post Graduate Educational Course at Oxford?

Letter from Robin Goldsbrough, 27th November 1957. Thanks for getting a Mr Jacks to write to him - it will help him to make a sensible decision.