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Argues that Glover should represent the University by preaching in the University Church rather than going overseas. Discusses the Cambridge University Press and Glover's book, 'The Ancient World'. Mentions Einstein, Bohn, Eddington, Born and Lord Rutherford [possibly refering to the Academic Assistance Council]. Refers to an assembly of Christian Bishops at which the Pope was chair at the request of George Lansbury. Refers to the building work at St John's that he has heard reported by his bedmaker.

In response to reading Glover's book, 'The Ancient World'. Complains that clerks rather than scholars are in control of examinations. Mentions John Moulton, and Heitland. Expresses concern about F. F. Blackman's ill health. Refers to his own frailty.

Encourages Glover to write a new book rather than revise 'The Ancient World'. Compares Glover's work to that of H. A. L. Fisher, G. M. Trevelyan, Heitland, Pelham and Gibbon. Makes observations about events in the University. Wonders why Glover, as Public Orator, did not attend the King's coronation. Recalls having attended 'the last one' and having stood next to Ramsey Macdonald. Mentions his inheritance from his brother.

Informs Glover of his change of interest from physical science to history and invites him to be his 'supervisor'. Details his readings. Ponders the distribution of peoples throughout history.

Complains about the prevalence of Unitarianism in Cambridge. Discusses ideas inspired by H. A. L. Fisher's 'History of Europe'. Refers to Glover's approaching retirement. Writes that if he knew how to dispose of his Library he would give up his College rooms, as he has no wish to return to 'a College Barrack'.

Advises Glover, as the 'mouthpiece of the University' to avoid 'political' remarks about 'our detestation of the wicked Germans and the Italians'. Discusses academic specialisation.

Appreciates Glover's tribute to 'the Museum Official'. Suggests that Glover and Dil Calvin have the chance to produce a 'classic description of a wonderful country [Canada]'. Compares Canada on a Mercator projection to on a globe. Remarks that Russia and British or Canadian [?] are destined to have a frontier at the North Pole and imagines a race to see who 'annexes' the pole. Complains that contemporary writers in American journals have 'Slav or Jewish names'. Expresses his interest in John Calvin. Recommends the writing of H. A. L. Fisher.

Comments on Glover's address to the Classical Association, as reported in 'The Times'. Recalls that he examined H. G. Wells for his degree.

Refers to Glover's approaching retirement from the post of Public Orator. Compares Glover's book on the Ancient World to Breasted's book on the 'Early World'. Muses on the education being received by the 'Masters of the future'. Expresses his belief that world leaders might have intelligence that 'the result of 1914-1918 has not been accepted as a decision'.

Congratulates Glover on the honour received by his daughter, Anne. Describes the state in which he lives at Holywood, County Down. Mentions his ill health. Refers to notes he has made over the years on the 'structures of reality not excluding its theological aspects'.