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Manuscript letter, in which Glove encloses the article which he described to Carlile. Carlile was not obviously responsive. Glover asks Carlile to note that Glover does not say who preached the sermon about wealth, nor where the church was in which he preached it. It was a crude effort, concluded with the point that art is not the first thing to spend money on. Other questions included whether it is a waste to buy a Kilmarnock Burns for £1000, and, if Glover was given the choice of saving a valuable painting by Raeburn or Janet, what he should do.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he has just spend an ample half hour packing his bags to go to Leeds tomorrow in order to give some lectures on "Reading the Gospels Again" at Rawdon College. From there, he will proceed to Glasgow to visit Waddelow and Adelaide Place Baptist Church, and his daughter, Janet, who is now teaching in Glasgow. She lives in one building and teaches next door, and both are scarcely 200 yards from Glover's grand-parents lived. The good effects of Folkestone have not yet worn off.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover sends a piece for 'The Baptist Times' and comments that no-one would be able to read it if he were to correct it anymore. If Carlile likes, the last two sentences can be removed, but that is all. He continues his letter, despite the disturbance caused by the char-lady cleaning the stairs. Glover must walk to the University Press alone today, since his family is away.

Reminsces about their days together in Cambridge and New York. Sends Foakes-Jackson a copy of his 'Byways'.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he intended to write to Carlile before, but that he has been distracted by the election of a new Master and other distractions. Tells Carlile to cut the hotel in London on Tuesday and to come to Cambridge, as he did before.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he is glad that Carlile took Elizabeth's articles. He thinks that they are straight, clear and effective. Elizabeth was with them yesterday for part of the day. Glover hopes that they will use all four articles, especially the article concerning her work with prostitutes, though he fears that Carlile thinks that the Baptists would not wish to know about it. Elizabeth was with them because Mrs Glover is standing for the town council, not on a party nomination, but on behalf of the "Women's Citizens Committee". The dining room is full of rubber bands, canvas, voters' lists, waster-paper baskets, etc. Glover is not there, but in College, with pupils to come and lectures not read for next term. Glover adds that Elizabeth managed to obtain a sewing machine for an old lady, given by someone in response to a request printed in 'The British Weekly'. Glover asks whether Carlile or the Secretary's Chair could say that gifts for her work should not be sent to the Editor of 'The Baptist Times' nor the Church House?

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he has read the chapter again and has made a few passing comments. His general criticism is that Carlile presents the incidents of the quarrel, but does not handle the issue. The questions before an historical jury would be: was Spurgeon justified in his charges against the Baptist ministry? Answer: No. Did he behave as a Christian man ought to towards old friends and colleagues? Answer: No. Did he really take the trouble to examine the evidence and understand the issue? Answer: No. Had he any reason to complain of S.H. Booth? Yes. This does not constitute an acquittal. Carlile's chapter reads rather like a dismissal of the case. Was there any justification for Spurgeon's sweeping changes? Carlile does not handle the historical question in the chapter. For he likes Spurgeon and his liking stops his mouth. It has been kind of Carlile to ask for Glover's opinion, but in view of his feelings on the issue, it would be better if Carlile did not mention him by name in the preface, since Glover cannot endorse the chapter, nor subscribe to the book as a whole. There are many people who would be happier if Glover were to keep away the book altogether. He had a pleasant time at Bangor.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover offers criticism of the manuscript chapter on "The Downgrade" which Carlile sent to him. Glover doesn't like it. The statements are vague; no attempt appears to have been made to identify sources, or the value of the charges, or the range of people accused. Broadly, Glover does not think Carlile does much to help Spurgeon's case (the Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-1892). Two points only are made to mitigate it, namely S.H. Booth and oversight from bad health. Glover offers two suggestions: to those who dislike Spurgeon, this will be welcome evidence of narrowness and lack of judgement. Secondly, it is a pity that a man like Carlile should be considered vague and uncritical by others. Glover doesn't want to write all this. If Carlile does not like this letter, Glover will understand, but he hopes that his dislike will not extend to its author.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover asks Carlile not to worry about the omission of details of Glover's engagements in the 'Baptist Times'. Students and dons are scattering for Christmas. While Glover is not theoretically working, he is reading for some lectures next term. The children have begun to gather at home; Glover's sisters arrive tomorrow. Richard is at Harvard, so will not be with them. The Londonderry reception was not to his taste: Glover passed by, shook hands, examined the pictures and then fled. He wants to know what Le Quesne, Martin and others consider their attitude and responsibility to other Baptist Unions. The Council may have already given itself away and have had its position decided for it. At any rate, Glover is uneasy and unhappy. Asks to be remembered to Mrs Carlile and to the Huxleys when they arrive.