Identity area
Reference code
Glover/A/A1/2/5/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Glover/A/A1/2/5/1
Title
ALS to T. R. Glover
Date(s)
- 9 Jan. 1899 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1854-1934)
Biographical history
BA 1877
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Thanks Glover for the College Magazines which include his 'bit of Lalland verse'. Praises Glover's essay in 'The Eagle'. Complains that Kanthack's death has left the department in trouble. Hopes they can persuade Adams to return from Canada to fill the post. Advises Glover to publish a book in England to help his cause when he wishes to return to Cambridge. Hints that there may be some vacancies when the new Professor of Ancient History is appointed. Reports that De Villiers has won the First Whewell prize and Maclaurin the Yorke Prize. Mentions young Alick of Torrisdale's excitement over the discovery of a philistine coat of mail.