In his letter to R. S. Holmes, dated 35 Grosvenor Park, Camberwell, July 18th (?) 1888, Box states that he is forwarding a copy of his book and asks for "a candid opinion respecting its merits"; the letter has the unusual interest of being written on the blank leaf of a flyer for another book by Box, Church Music in the Metropolis; Its past and present condition. Lord Harris's letter to Daft, on paper embossed "The Governor, Bombay" and dated 30. 7. 93, is in nostalgic mood, beginning: "I regret to say I've just finished reading your book; for I wish it had been twice as long. It has been a very great pleasure to go with you to the grounds & amonst many of the men I know so well." Among his own memories, Lord Harris mentions "Hayward's check shirt & your billycock, & Jimmy Grundy's black velvet cap ...." (slightly damaged on final page where lifted from album).