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Thanks Glover for his words on William Heitland printed in the 'Cambridge Daily News'.

Informs Glover of W. E. Heitland's successful operation.

Reports that W. E. Heitland is to be married to Miss Margaret Bateson.

Regrets that Glover's paper on pilgrimage is too long for 'The Eagle'. Offers to submit an edited version for him. Sends news of W. E. Heitland who is soon to move into his new house and relinquish his rooms and the post of Junior Bursar.

Encloses Mrs Garrett's reply to his letter about a song for 'The Eagle'. Complains that Sikes gave him Beith instead of himself as an editor. Explains the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Peter Mason's two sisters. Give his opinion of Peter Mason. Reports that Sandys has resigned his Tutorship in favour of McDougall. Details [Robert Rumsey] Webb's nervous breakdown and sudden departure from the College. News of the progress of Heitland's house. Asks whether the gossip that MacBride is to be married is true.

Acknowledges receipt of the proofs for Glover's article. Confirms that he will also print Glover's sonnet despite what Sikes thinks. Reports that the Revd of Caius got the Chair of Ancient History over W. E. Heitland, and it is rumoured that Lord Acton was involved. Sends College news.

Discusses the proofs of Glover's article for the Eagle. Notes what Glover has said about returning to Cambridge. Reports that Peter Mason is ill. Details the circumstances of Kanthack's death. Mentions that the University has created a Chair of Ancient History, which, gossip had it, was created for Heitland, but he is not a candidate. Remarks that it is a shame because Heitland would do a better job of that than 'defacing the College buildings and grounds'.

Thanks Glover for the article, and the works of Jane Austen, which Mrs Scott has been reading. Describes his wedding. Mentions Heitland and MacBride.

Reports Heitland's comments about the College Meeting. Mentions the 'The Macalister Maintenance Fund' which he explains is Tottie's name for a fund augmenting the income of Professorial Fellows. Refers to a meeting with Mr Few. Announces his engagement to Mag[?] Webster, daughter of a retired Indian General, and reports the reactions of Bushe Fox and Heitland to the news.

Asks how Glover will receive his share of the dividend. Announces that he has been appointed editor of the Chronical department of the 'Eagle'. Describes the new oddities in Stevens' form of saying Grace. Sends news of W. E. Heitland and MacBride.