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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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ALS to T. R. Glover

Thanks Glover for his letters with corrections to a manuscript. Notes that Glover has applied for a post which he thought no one was going to take because Postgate and Conway are too comfortable in their current posts. Asks Glover to consider supporting C. A. Parsons as a successor for Butcher, and suggests George Darwin and Col. Caldwell as alternatives.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Reports the Council's decision to allow Glover leave of absence if he gets lecturing work in America. Explains that a year in America would not count towards a life Fellowship. Mentions A. Y. Campbell, and E. Harrison of Trinity. Mentions that they have allowed Hart to return to the College but believes he is 'hardly normal'.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Refers to Russell Smith's wounding and subsequent death in the trenches. Discusses the continuing War. News of the Cadet Battalion staying in the University. Tells an anecdote about the Mayor's comment to a conscientious objector who got work as a signalman on the railway.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Asks whether Glover will consent to be nominated as Pro-Proctor.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Informs Glover of the procedure that was followed when Sandys stood for Public Orator. Advises Glover on how he should proceed. Mentions Harrison and J. R. U. Butler of Trinity as possible competitors.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Regarding arrangments for Glover to be presented to the Vice Chancellor as Proctor. Informs Glover that it is the turn of the College to nominate an Examiner for the Classical Tripos and asking him to give the matter some thought.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Asks Glover to approach the President about his proposal for Council regarding an alliance with Trinity College Dublin. Mentions his ill health. Includes a draft of the ensuing letter to the President in Glover's hand.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Thanks Glover for his letter. Reflects on the election for the office of Public Orator.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Regarding the extension by five years of the tenure of Glover's Lectureship.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

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