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Manuscript letter, in which Glover asks Carlile not to worry about the omission of details of Glover's engagements in the 'Baptist Times'. Students and dons are scattering for Christmas. While Glover is not theoretically working, he is reading for some lectures next term. The children have begun to gather at home; Glover's sisters arrive tomorrow. Richard is at Harvard, so will not be with them. The Londonderry reception was not to his taste: Glover passed by, shook hands, examined the pictures and then fled. He wants to know what Le Quesne, Martin and others consider their attitude and responsibility to other Baptist Unions. The Council may have already given itself away and have had its position decided for it. At any rate, Glover is uneasy and unhappy. Asks to be remembered to Mrs Carlile and to the Huxleys when they arrive.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he has read the chapter again and has made a few passing comments. His general criticism is that Carlile presents the incidents of the quarrel, but does not handle the issue. The questions before an historical jury would be: was Spurgeon justified in his charges against the Baptist ministry? Answer: No. Did he behave as a Christian man ought to towards old friends and colleagues? Answer: No. Did he really take the trouble to examine the evidence and understand the issue? Answer: No. Had he any reason to complain of S.H. Booth? Yes. This does not constitute an acquittal. Carlile's chapter reads rather like a dismissal of the case. Was there any justification for Spurgeon's sweeping changes? Carlile does not handle the historical question in the chapter. For he likes Spurgeon and his liking stops his mouth. It has been kind of Carlile to ask for Glover's opinion, but in view of his feelings on the issue, it would be better if Carlile did not mention him by name in the preface, since Glover cannot endorse the chapter, nor subscribe to the book as a whole. There are many people who would be happier if Glover were to keep away the book altogether. He had a pleasant time at Bangor.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he is glad that Carlile took Elizabeth's articles. He thinks that they are straight, clear and effective. Elizabeth was with them yesterday for part of the day. Glover hopes that they will use all four articles, especially the article concerning her work with prostitutes, though he fears that Carlile thinks that the Baptists would not wish to know about it. Elizabeth was with them because Mrs Glover is standing for the town council, not on a party nomination, but on behalf of the "Women's Citizens Committee". The dining room is full of rubber bands, canvas, voters' lists, waster-paper baskets, etc. Glover is not there, but in College, with pupils to come and lectures not read for next term. Glover adds that Elizabeth managed to obtain a sewing machine for an old lady, given by someone in response to a request printed in 'The British Weekly'. Glover asks whether Carlile or the Secretary's Chair could say that gifts for her work should not be sent to the Editor of 'The Baptist Times' nor the Church House?

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes to Carlile from Kingston, in Ontario, Canada. He is surprised to read of references to a bank holiday heat-wave in Britain. Last Sunday, he preached in Ottowa, wearing an Indian silk suit. The 1st Baptist Church was remodelled during the pastorate of A.R. George; it is an attractive building with good, if unobtrusive woodwork. They have had good congregations, even with the noise of the trams outside and several spots where the preacher could not be heard properly. Despite the heat, Glover's summer in Kingston has been very pleasant. He remarks how curious it is that he should feel as if he has had more friendship in Kingston than he has had in the 34 years he has spent away from there in Cambridge. The university is much changed - larger, more students, more buildings, a better library. But those who were students in the old days have not formed a better staff body.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover asks whether the later Sunday service should be at 3.15pm, 6.30pm, or 5.30pm? The 3.15pm service only gathered sixty or seventy people last Sunday. They have had three daughters at home: Anna has commission in the RAMC; Mary is working at Addenbrookes Hospital. Elizabeth and Janet have been unwell. Their evacuee teachers are on vacation. Glover's sister, Bessie, invalid and confined to the house, is nonetheless better than she was last Christmas. It is a relief not to be doing any College work. Glover also includes a letter addressed to Mrs Carlile, in which he thanks her for her Christmas letter and sends best wishes for the coming year. Asks her opinion on the King's speech and wishes that it wasn't so cold. He has taken to wearing his Canadian beaver collar.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover asks Carlile whether he has received the Ancient History volume of plates from Cambridge University Press. If not, he suggests that Carlile ask them why not, since both he and Carlile have given them space and praise enough. Glover will write something on Eusebius; he read the Loeb volume while he was in the States.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover provides a notice on Eusebius, as promised. Glover wishes Carlile would find out about T.H. Robinson. He has heard in Bristol that Robinson has been appointed Professor at Cardiff. Glover's sisters left with Miss Bowser for India on Saturday.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that the notice on the second sheet can be reproduced in the 'Baptist Times' and gives all the necessary facts for the moment, namely that it has been stated inaccurately that Glover will succeed Professor B.W. Bacon in the New Testament Chair at Yale University. A proposal has been made to Glover, which he is considering, but he does not think that he will give up his domicile in England. He cannot thank Carlile for the rest of the letter in print, but he does value the wish Carlile and several others express that Glover does not go. He adds that the climate is horrible and that he is indoors, trying to avoid a cold.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover sends an account of Douglas' visit. Douglas is in top form, does things his own way, as a man should. Glover listened to every word.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he intended to write to Carlile before, but that he has been distracted by the election of a new Master and other distractions. Tells Carlile to cut the hotel in London on Tuesday and to come to Cambridge, as he did before.