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Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian
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ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Reports on the progress of his lectures in Madras. Mention Gandhi. Explains that he is not thinking about the future. Informs her that his lectures will be published in a cheap edition for Indian students.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Mentions his hosts Bishop Westcott and Herbert Anderson. Describes the continuation of his lecture tour. Describes Simla. Refers to meetings with Mr J. G. Potter of Agra and his wife, and Miss Whittaker. Records a limerick by G. H. Leonard. Sends a poem of his about Homersham Cox's article in 'Modern Review'.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Apologises for forgetting to acknowledge her cheque when he wrote from Colonel Hendley's. Describes his new host Rajah Sir Harnam Singh. Looks forward to returning to England. His pride in his daughter Mary.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes his visit with Stephen Thomas to the new Girls' School in Delhi, where he met Miss Gange, Miss Morgan and others. Mentions F. W. Hale, Jack Hoyland, Dr Carlton Smith and E. A. Hensley. Describes his hosts in Poona and his plans for lectures and visits. Refers to E. C. Carter, Archdeacon Warlow and his wife, and the Potters.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his father, Richard Glover with printed attachments

States his opposition to the L.M.S.'s decision to retire from Calcutta. Mentions E.C. Carter, H. Anderson, R.J. Campbell and H. Morgan. Asks his father to 'rouse Arnold Thomas' and take a stand on the matter. Refers to his future plans. Attached are a notice and a synopsis for Glover's lectures in Calcutta.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his father, Richard Glover with printed attachments

Records a limerick that Waller, now Bishop of Tinnevelly wrote about him. Mentions his acquaintance with Mr Justice Chapman, the Herbert Andersons, and E. C. Carter when in Calcutta. Refers to his travelling companion C. F. Angus. Compares Madras, where he is staying with Bishop Whitehead, to Calcutta. Mentions his visit to Mrs Devadoss. Encloses a leaflet for his lecture series.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his father, Richard Glover

In answer to his parents letters. Mentions that the Whittalls have introduced him at The New Club in Smyrna. Detailed description of his experience of Smyrna. Refers to visits to three collections of antiquities: Mr Whittall's, the Evangelical Museum, and Mr Alfred Van Lenep's. Describes Van Lenep's collection in more detail. Writes about the local beverages, lemonade and strong coffee. Complains of the complexity of the currency. Comments on the Labour Party's victory. Lists the cargo that his ship will carry back to London and Hull. Mentions a talkative first engineer called Franklin who used to sail on the Exe. Wishes his father a good trip to Norway.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

ALS to his father Richard Glover

Sends his thanks to Uncle John for supporting his application to the Chair at Glasgow University. Describes the other candidates on the list shown to him by Story: G. A. Davies, Revd Dowdall, H. W. Garrod, Nisbet, W. Rennie, G. S. Robertson, E. A. Sonnenscheim. Details his visits to members of the Glasgow University Court. Refers to Tanner's response to the Phillimore affair. Writes of the help he is getting from Uncle Hunter Finlay and his family at Mambeg. Expresses surprise at the kindness of his testimonials. Talks about Richard's health and his stay at Uncle John's. Asks his father to pass the letter on to his mother, quoting Graves on lecturing on the wrong gospel. Mentions Alice and Dorothy. Gives his impressions of Glasgow as a city. Describes his smart appearance, likening himself to Malvolio.

Glover, Terrot Reaveley (1869-1943) classical scholar and historian

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