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ALS to his father, Richard Glover with printed attachments

States his opposition to the L.M.S.'s decision to retire from Calcutta. Mentions E.C. Carter, H. Anderson, R.J. Campbell and H. Morgan. Asks his father to 'rouse Arnold Thomas' and take a stand on the matter. Refers to his future plans. Attached are a notice and a synopsis for Glover's lectures in Calcutta.

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

ALS to his father, Richard Glover with printed attachments

Records a limerick that Waller, now Bishop of Tinnevelly wrote about him. Mentions his acquaintance with Mr Justice Chapman, the Herbert Andersons, and E. C. Carter when in Calcutta. Refers to his travelling companion C. F. Angus. Compares Madras, where he is staying with Bishop Whitehead, to Calcutta. Mentions his visit to Mrs Devadoss. Encloses a leaflet for his lecture series.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Expresses concern for Dorothy's health. Asks whether Dr Renton knows what is wrong with her. Mentions that Lehmann has invited him to the Thames, that he is going to have hydropathy, and that he had Bessie to breakfast to meet Minnie Joslin, a friend of Mildred's. Refers to a visit from Hunter Tod. Reports that Fred [Glover] is going to read for the Historical Tripos. Mentions a dinner at Caius with Hicks, Bertram and Conway, who was in mourning over the death of his little girl. Discusses the healths of Heitland and Whibley. Refers to the construction of the Wordsworth Room. Mentions Annie Johnstone, Ruby, Donald MacAlister, Ernest Foxwell, and Tom Todd.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Mentions that he is staying with W. R. Gourlay, the private secretary of the Governor of Bengal. Recalls his aunt J. H.'s letters about her time in Calcutta. Refers to J. W. McCrindle. Describes G. J. Dann, his wife, Mrs Baily and J. I. Haslor. Reports that Mabel is going to join him at the Carters. Describes Calcutta.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes his journey from Kodaikanal to Bangalore. Reports that there is a summer school at Bangalore with Mary and G. A. Leonard, J. H. Moulton, C. F. Angus, K. J. Saunders, R. D. Whitehorn, L. K. Elmhirst, Harold Wills and F. Whittaker. Plans his onward journey. Mentions a trip in Mr Chaundy's car, on which he saw men fire-walking outside a temple. Believes that it was H. C. Carter who leaked his plans to go to America. Expresses shock at 'the way the British Government and the tribunals have struck at conscience and liberty'.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes his journey to Calcutta. Discusses Annie Besant who shared his train. Mentions his walk with Kennedy to see clay idols made.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes his journey to Ranchi and Bishop Westcott with whom he is staying. Reports that he met the Judge son of Macpherson who looks after luggage at Newtonmore. Writes that he is to stay a weekend in Calcutta with Herbert Anderson and then depart for Simla.

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

ALS to his mother, Anne Glover

Describes in detail the ceremonies and his duties as Public Orator that took place on 14 and 15 June 1920. Relates a speech by the Duke of York, and conversations with Austen Chamberlain, R. Cecil, Lloyd George, Arthur James Balfour, J. H. Thomas and Donald Maclean.

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

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