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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian
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ALS to T. R. Glover with photograph attached

Thanks Glover for his letter. Complains that only Glover, the Morgan family, and Dean Gardner Smith keep him up-to-date with Cambridge news. Reports that he is on sabbatical, and intends to break-up his theological library in order to read what pleases him. Sends four chapters of his 'Reminiscences'. Looks back at his time in Cambridge. Sends a photograph of his wife, himself, and their dogs, with the caption, 'We'll get some more dogs to greet you if only you'll come here'.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover from New Jersey

Comments on Glover's 'Horace'. Reports that he is writing his University reminiscences, has had five essays on Eusebius accepted for a doctors degree at the University of Strasbourg, and hopes to get Lightfoot Scholars and H. G. Wood to produce a memorial volume on Eusebius. Refers to Lake's commentary on the Acts, delayed by the author's divorce and remarriage.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Mentions his invitation to Glover's son at their meeting at Harvard. Appreciates Glover's book and dedication to him. Comments on Manning's career, including his contributions to the 'Cambridge Medieval History'. Refers to his project on Eusebius, for which he is trying to enlist old Lightfoot Scholars.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Praises Glover's latest book. Enthuses about the meeting between him and his wife, and Glover's family, in Cambridge.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover from New Jersey

Gives Glover information about the ancestry of Fitzroy [Edward Algernon (1869-1943), speaker of the House of Commons]. Comments on the careers of Charlesworth, Abbott and Welsh. Describes a female Oxford Theology Fellow, who was sent to the Union Theological Seminary, New York, on Selbie's recommendation. Expresses his relunctance to attend Wilbur White's birthday party. Refers to a book on the English Church that he wrote for B. Baker, his book on Josephus, and a book on Eusebius that he is writing with H. G. Wood.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Details his plans to travel to Scotland and work on 'Acts'. Comments on Shane Leslie's book, 'The Anglocatholic'.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Compliments Glover on his book, 'The Influence of Christ in the Ancient World'. Details his visit to Cambridge including news that W. K. L. Clarke, the editorial secretary of the SPCK has accepted his Josephus, and has dedicated a book to him with an introducation supplemented by Sandy Nairne. Complains about the state of the Union Theological Seminary, New York.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Congratulates Glover on an offer from Yale to teach there for one semester every year. Mentions that Archie Black and Luke White have both expressed interest in having Foakes-Jackson at Montclair for Lent. Refers to his current work on Josephus.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Enthuses about Glover's visit. Urges Glover not to be depressed about his standing in Cambridge, pointing out the many positive aspects of Glover's life and career.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

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