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Reminisces about the characters of St John's and Trinity from his days at Cambridge. Criticises the 'New Testament in Basic English', published by Cambridge University Press. Compares 'Trader Horn', which he is currently reading, to Herodotus.

Regarding the publication of 'Cambridge Retrospect'.

Regards charges for changes to Glover's rooms in College. Mentions Shore.

Some items were missing at the time of cataloguing. Most have annotation in another hand, usually in pencil , with date of receipt and response and also occasional marginalia in the same hand.

Last in college on 22 Feb but still working on manuscripts; TRG's health not good; tottering; blood pressure is less menacing; the daily habits; a personal 'jolly good innings' on being treated well and leaving decently; TRG is interested to hear of DC's second grandchild and talks about his own;

In response to reading the Mansbridge's proofs of Glover's book,'Cambridge Retrospect'. Tells an anecdote relating to Ridgeway's dislike of Lord Haldane. Recalls his own dislike of Spens as Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, which manifested in a conversation with Chase. Criticises Nock's recent series of lectures. Asks after Glover's health. Mentions Norwood, Coulton, and C. C. Waller. Comments on contemporary world politics. Complains of the B.B.C.'s 'kow tow policy' toward America. Sends news of his son. Asks after the whereabouts of R. A. Nicholson.

TRG has been sent to bed by the doctor due to high blood pressure but is now improving; thanking DC for slips about professor Macnaughton and for other material; a request to be remembered.

Informs Glover that he is sending him a copy of his book of Latin verse. Ask whether Glover knows of anyone else who would like one. Mentions that the first edition of his book of Orations has sold. Complains of rationing.

Regrets that she has not sent Glover any more tea as her supplier, Garretson, is no longer permitted to ship tea or coffee out of the country. Describes an afternoon spent with Albert Cohoe and Mrs Howland. Discusses the progress of the war. Mentions Richard M. Brickner's theory that, as a country, Germany suffers from paranoia. Explains that she is in California to see an old friend, whose husband has died. Asks whether Glover takes aspirin for his arthritis.

Difficulties with publishing Retrospect; family without mumps; 'all fleg and flew'; a dog show remembered; TRG considers himself a verbose old man; reading recommended.