Letter from Thomas Gold to Dr W H McCrea, Astronomy Centre, Physics Building, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QH States he is honoured that he gives such attention to their historical episode. Gold is not convinced yet that the Big Bangers have a workable story, and the Steady - State may yet have some comeback. Discusses suggested changes, which correspond most closely to his memory of the situation. 7 October 1976