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Tanner, Joseph Robson (1860-1931) historian Item
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A.L.s. to J. R. Tanner

Commends Sykes, has received a letter praising an article of his on 'the Descent into Hades' and notes that Professor E. W. Watson is to dine in Hall.

A.L.s. to J. R. Tanner

Gives notice that he is to give a lecture at St Catts which will 'endeavour to get youths … to look at things ancient and modern from a larger point of view' and asks JRT to inform any undergraduate he thinks fit.

A.L.s., from Kenelm Henry Smith to J. R. Tanner

Sends his reminiscences of his College acquaintances. Includes a note from R. F. Scott to J. R. Tanner noting that he has 'always shrunk from any dealings with him'.

Smith, Kenelm Henry (1837-1917)

A.L.s., to J. R. Tanner

Notes that choir practices are too short for musical 'puzzles'. Says that they want real basses or real tenors, and not baritones for the choir.

A.L.s., to J. R. Tanner

Is pleased that JRT has written about his Newton reviews, but is disappointed they do not agree on the subject. Discusses the work of Carlyle, and his belief that all science is futile.

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