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Letter from Major CP Ackers, 20th March 1945. The Trustees of Barnwood House (mental hospital) have brought accusations against Ackers in the High Court (in March 1943?), and then withdrawn them. Ackers seeks the Dean's support for him to make a private statement to his fellow governors - the chairman has ruled any reference to the matter to be out of order.

Letter from Maisie Allen, 4th December 1949. Suggestions for the next Barton Fair, to be considered by the Chapter. 1. Instead of tours, have voluntary guides at various points in the Cathedral. 2. This year there were many people in the nave after Evensong - perhaps Harold Costley White or the Bishop could speak to them from the pulpit, followed by a hymn and prayers. 3. Could the organ play throughout the afternoon?

Letter from Magdalen Mary OSB, abbess of West Malling. His spiritual gifts;

Letter from Lt. Col. G.P. Shakerley, 21st December 1951. Royal Gloucestershire Hussars TA. War Memorial - asks that the Duke of Beaufort might unveil a plaque to be fixed to the cross as part of a normal Sunday morning service. See previous letters.

Letter from Lt. Col. Buxton, Thursday. 5th Battalion. The Gloucestershire Regiment. About to leave - would like to deposit the battalion colours in the Cathedral until their return.

Letter from Lt. Comm. Anthony Collett, 19th November. Sorry not to get leave to attend his father's memorial service in the Cathedral. Wants to be kept in touch about plans for a chapel in the Crypt.

Letter from L.O. Need, 2nd April 1953. Solicitor and Town Clerk. Reports a meeting of the City Council in which the Mayor spoke warmly of Harold Costley White's period as Dean, and in particular the zeal with which he raised large sums to restore the fabric of the Cathedral.

Letter from L.O. Need, 2nd April 1953. Extract from the Minutes of the City Council meeting reporting the Mayors remarks (see previous letter).

Letter from Lionel Tudway, 12th April 1958. Asks Harold Costley White to answer some questions from a solicitor about a playground at Dulcote (a trust is involved).

Letter from Lilias Bathurst, 5th November. Wife or widow of 7th Lord Bathurst. On opposition to a road near Matson and Painswick - invites him to join the CPRE, and encloses a pamphlet.