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Glover/A/A1/3/5/72
Unique identifier
GB 275 Glover/A/A1/3/5/72
Title
ALS to T. R. Glover
Date(s)
- 2 Nov. 1906 (Creation)
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1 p. paper
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Mentions Minchin who he knew well in Naples. Regrets missing Glover when he was in England examinging for the Tripos. Sends news of his wife and son. Commiserates with Glover about not being appointed in Glasgow. Tells an anecdote about a job he applied for in London, where the board could not decide between him and Goodrich and so appointed Lanbester[?]. Refers to staff at McGill University, including Harkness of Mathematics, Carter who is described as a 'mountebank', and Walter of Modern Languages. Asks after Glover's father and sends news of his own family. Mentions the new government of St John's College. Refers to Donald.