This contains several letters from Frank McGrann to Bridges, as well as other correspondents, concerning the history of bands in the late 19th and early 20th century in the U.S. There is also a letter from John Hazel with a 100th Anniversary Programme (1831-1931) for the Repasz Band of Williamsport, Pa. There is a photocopy of a letter from Herbert L. Clarke to Joseph L. Huber dated January 10, 1944 with many memories of early players and comments on a number of musical pieces.