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Informs her that Tucker told him that she called him a 'pig' and apologises for taking so long to send her his congratulations. Sends her a fragment of an opera in which she is the protagonist. Instructs her to give the letter to Bessie if she still thinks he is a 'pig'. Describes having tea with Daisy Bertram at Newnham. Recommends that Bessie attend Girton rather than Newnham if possible. Mentions time spent with Arthur Weekes and John Savile Tucker, including Tucker being 'proctorized' by Caldecote and Sikes showing them the Fellow's Garden.

Reports on his three weeks in Germany. Discusses his reading of 'The ring and the book'. Describes his previous term at university, mentioning that he was reelected to the Union Committee. Mentions some 'especially nice' freshmen, including Horton-Smith, Richard Sheepshanks and B. P. Walker. Also mentions Ernest Symes and Walter Weekes. Sends news of friends, including Arthur [Allen], Fred, Lewis, Mr Greaves, and Dixon. Informs that Whibley's book, with T. R. Glover's index, has been published. Narrates the surprise arrival of John Savile Tucker, master at Wellington College. Considers his own career options. Mentions the Scotch minister Mr Bowden.

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.

The papers comprise Glover's correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, notebooks, and photographs, and include material relating to Glover's father, Richard, and other members of the Glover family.