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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
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ALS from Glisson Road Cambridge with British customs form for a parcel from Canada containing food addressed to TRG from DC.

A parcel from Canada acknowledged and questions about its alternative delivery address; the enobling of W Hamilton Fyfe; memories of another granted a peerage; books sent to Canada; thoughts on the name Hiram; "As sure as God's in Gloucestershire"; the weather; Spring; Baldock, the French for Baghdad; Terret vs Terrot.

ALS to T. R. Glover

Refers to his recent recovery from a heart attack. Enthuses about 'Cambridge Retrospect'. In another hand is added 'I think this was the letter that gave TR such pleasure when mother read it to him in the last hour of his life.'

Raven, Charles Earle (1885-1964) theologian and pacifist

TLS to T. R. Glover

Asks for the details of 'Cambridge Retrospect' so that he can obtain a copy. Describes the impact of the blitz on Norwich and his village of Forncett St Peter. Mentions that he is A.R.P. Warden, in charge of First Aid, and Billets Officer. Details the expenses that leave him with very little of his living. Refers to meetings with John Poole and Z. N. Brooke. Asks whether Glover has any news of N. G. L. Hammond of Clare. Sends news of his five sisters.

Spink, Joseph Fenner (1882-1964)

ALS to T. R. Glover

Enthuses about 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Sympathises with Glover's ill health. Explains that he missed the Classical Association to spend time with his wife's family in Aberdeenshire. Mentions his wartime post.

Getty, Robert John (1908-1963)

TLS to T. R. Glover

Writes in response to 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Points out that Cyril Fox has been knighted. Recalls Reyner. Picture on the reverse is the 'interior of the bowl of the Founder's Cup, Emmanuel College'.

Bullock, J A (fl 1943)

ALS to T. R. Glover

In response to 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Tells an anecdote about Peter Mason.

Cameron, John Forbes (1873-1952) mathematician, Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University

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