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

Informs her that Tucker told him that she called him a 'pig' and apologises for taking so long to send her his congratulations. Sends her a fragment of an opera in which she is the protagonist. Instructs her to give the letter to Bessie if she still thinks he is a 'pig'. Describes having tea with Daisy Bertram at Newnham. Recommends that Bessie attend Girton rather than Newnham if possible. Mentions time spent with Arthur Weekes and John Savile Tucker, including Tucker being 'proctorized' by Caldecote and Sikes showing them the Fellow's Garden.

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

ALS to Dorothy, his sister, from Paris

Mentions the marriage of Mr and Mrs Buck. Describes his visits to the Louvre, the Tuilleries gardens, the Luxembourg galleries, La Sainte Chapelle and many other churches, Les Halles, the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Elysees, Napoleon's tomb, a toy shop in the Rue de Rivoli. Mentions Mr Tiddy. Compares the Theatre Robert Houdin unfavourably with Maskelyne and Cook in the Egyptian Hall. Describes the costume of the Parisians. Compares the French soldiers to 'our Tommy Atkins' and his company. Includes drawings of French soldiers.

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

ALS to father, Richard Glover

News of his baby daughter, Mary. Plans to stay with Dr Milligan in Toronto and describes the journey. Details his exploits in the garden. Discusses the war between Spain and America.

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

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