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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover

Refers to the Eagle p.62: 'The realm of writers of Obituaries/ too oft finds room for inappropriate lodgers/ but 'tis, I ween, the wildest of vagaries/ to credit Stubbs with lines of Thorold Rogers!'

Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Questions Glover's business in America and implores him to be 'gentle to Coolidge and the rest of them'. Mentions his trips to Hampshire, at his wife's request, and Harrogate. Sends news of St John's and Cambridge in general, mentioning Stevens, Charlesworth, the Pitt Press Building and the new building at Clare. Refers to his family in America. Details his recent scholarship.

Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Describes his new position teaching girls whose 'parents are mostly teaching South Sea Islanders to be conscious of sin'. Discusses the differing reports that he has heard about the 'lecture affair', involving Scott, Sandys, 'Jumbo', Sikes, Naden and Collins.

Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Informs Glover that he is back at St John's having spent four days at Uppingham after centering. Wonders why the Bethel missionaries take native wives, observing that the pupils at the school in Sevenoaks were of 'several colours'. Mentions the ill health of E. Foxwell and Main.

Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist

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