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Manuscript letter, in which Glover thanks Carlile for sending a copy of Inge's canticle to him (Sir William Ralph Inge, 1860-1954). Also discusses what should be done about J.A.S. It is clear from the Geoffrey episode that his family do not think he should return and a resolution that he should return may thwart their wishes. Though Glover does not like the man's policies, he does not want to see disaster for him. He encourages Carlile to be wise on Tuesday and not open the door for fresh trouble.

Mentions the marriage of Mr and Mrs Buck. Describes his visits to the Louvre, the Tuilleries gardens, the Luxembourg galleries, La Sainte Chapelle and many other churches, Les Halles, the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Elysees, Napoleon's tomb, a toy shop in the Rue de Rivoli. Mentions Mr Tiddy. Compares the Theatre Robert Houdin unfavourably with Maskelyne and Cook in the Egyptian Hall. Describes the costume of the Parisians. Compares the French soldiers to 'our Tommy Atkins' and his company. Includes drawings of French soldiers.

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.

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.

Complains that the mail is spasmodic and all Anne's letters came in one week. Mentions that the Calvins are back from Garden Island, which belongs to Mr Calvin. Business about a chair belonging to D. Sargent.

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.

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 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?

Explains that he is unhappy with the suggestion of a one proof edition of his 'Studies in Virgil' and with the choice of printer. Asks Arnold to reconsider or to return his revisions and cancel the edition.

Reports that he has insured his life with Mr Fair of the North American Company. Mentions Mrs Pocock. Observes that Forsyth's verses are good. Writes that Campbell is out for a drive with Mrs Drummond's girls.