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ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Details his sightseeing in Venice, including hearing Mr Robertson give a sermon and dining with Seward, a friend from Cambridge. Describes the voyage to Smyrna. Expresses his disappointment in Cambridge University, but gives reasons why he could not go back to Queen's University, Kingston. Quotes Macnaughton's last letter to him. Mentions his reading of an 'outrageously frivolous' book by Barry Pain. A few words on Smyrna.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes the Prince of Wales' and Admiral Sims' visit to Cambridge, mentioning Balfour, Larmour, and Rawlinson, among others. Mentions that Alison and Katie have been staying with the family.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

News of Mr and Mrs Tom Parsons. Describes in detail his voyage via Gibraltar, Sicily, the straits of Messina, and Brindisi, including crew and views. Reports his progress on his book on Virgil. Mentions plans to continue to Smyrna if circumstances allow.

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

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 parent Anne and Richard Glover

Reports that his ship is delayed and he will be late for the conference at Kodaikanal. Mentions the bowl he was given by the American Baptist Mission at Maymyo. Believes that the quantity of drinking in Rangoon would have made it an unsuitable place for Randal.

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

ALS to his parents, Anne and Richard Glover

Sends his sympathies about the death of the Kossuth Robinsons' three sons. Describes his and Mabel's stay with E. C. Carter. Reflects on his tiredness and wish to return to England and the value of work to busy the mind. Worries about national intolerance in England caused by War. Refers to William Carey. Mentions Aunt Margaret and Uncle Hunter. Gives contact addresses for his onward journey.

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

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