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Letter from Eric Abbott (1906-1983), dean of Westminster. Sympathy for JPW

Letter from E.R.B. Graham, Describing bomb damage in various parts of London. Presumably written between June and November 1940, since Westminster School appears to be operational and has so far escaped damage.

Letter from Enid Airy, 30th May. At Hope Costley White's suggestion encloses a litany, which she has rewritten - also sent to the Archbishop of York. Thanks for hosting the Conference and Exhibition of International Housing and Architecture in the Chapter House and Cloisters.

Letter from Emperor of Ethiopia, 25th December 1946. Christmas card from His Majesty the Emperor of Ethiopia, with a photograph of the Ancient Castle at Gondar.

Letter from E.M. Rich, 6th March 1953. Reminded to write after seeing Harold Costley White with Richard Dimbleby on TV. Retirement wishes, and news of his two sons. Perhaps a relation of Hope Costley White.

Letter from E.M. Perkins, 8th October 1945. Asking whether the Dean wants the Gloucestershire Training College of Domestic Science to continue with the scrubbing of the cathedral this year.

Letter from Ellinor Allen, 12th June. Thanks for kind letter about the embroiderers' exhibition. They appear to be working on kneelers - Harold Costley White seems to have vetoed a plan for a 'Bishop's cushion.'

Letter from Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten (1901-1960), Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Will try to make it possible to speak at the Annual Meeting of the Westminster Branch of the NSPCC.

Letter from Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten (1901-1960), Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Should be able to be present on 14 June.

Letter from Edward Sinnot, 12th September 1951. Re The King's School, they borrowed some chairs from the Cathedral, which were very carelessly handled while being returned to the Chapter House - perhaps the Headmaster should exercise better supervision. A suggestion that the Friends (of the Cathedral?) should publish their membership divided up by town and parish - this would place a strain on their small staff, and weaken the sense of unity