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Thanks Glover for a copy of his new book, 'Pericles and Philip'. Mentions that her bookseller, Mr George has been waiting for a copy of 'The Jesus of History' from which she deduces a fourth edition is to be printed. Mentions Miss Cameron of Lochiel's opinion of the latter book. Remembers leaving Glover at St John's College when he first entered as an undergraduate. Asks whether he will see his daughter, Mary off to Oxford. Mentions that Dorothy has written to tell Mrs Hobbs that Mary will be there. Reports that Mr Neville Talbot performed the last rites over Roland. Sends news that Mildred misses her children who are at school, Katie Alison recently had a baby boy, and Richard Glover's broken arm is mending. Writes that she is glad Glover met Dr Willie Johnstone, whose mother was her childhood friend.

Asks Glover to send cuttings from the Cambridge University papers on his election to the office of Public Orator. Refers to the congratulations she has received from many friends, including Charles Warren. Asks when to expect a visit from Anna. Writes that Victor Murray reported that the Student Movement is floundering but Mary is actively trying to better the situation. Sends news of Dorothea's travels, Aunt Mary's and Sarah's health, and Bessie's work with the girls at Birkland.

Congratulates Glover on being awarded the honour of LLD. Reports that Bessie has written to Miss Pye Smith and Rose regarding the Committee's request. Gives advice on employing a helper for Alice Glover. Mentions visits from Margaret Daniells [?] and Mrs Henry Smith, and to Judge Willis. Refers to Dorothy. Congratulations appended in Bessie Glover's hand.

Congratulates Glover on his appointment to the office of Public Orator. Refers to John Sandys. Sends family news.

Thanks Glover for the cuttings. Sends cuttings from the Bristol newspapers regarding his election to the office of Public Orator. Comments on the likeness of Janet's photograph to Mary. Asks if Anna will come to them in time for a concert, and a lecture on Kingsley given by Mr Morgan with tea provided by the Sargents.

Warns him of theproblems involved in taking six months away from home and College, pointing out the disruption caused by the time Richard Glover spent in China. Objects to Glover making the journey to India in the hottests months and during War time. Mentions Mr Alison, and Basil Price who have arrived in Malta. Disagrees with Kitchener's decision to use gas against the Germans. Asks Glover to send her all the details of the Y. M. C. Society's request. Reports that Eva Crew, who used to be engaged to Alvan Dobson, is to be married to a man in the same office as Archie Crew. Mentions a visit from Jim Turner. Sends news that Leon Denny has been killed and Kathleen Glover Gibson's husband seriously injured. Informs Glover of his father's plans to visit Mary Finlay in Glasgow, and then go to Margaret, who has Mrs Parker Anderson with her.

Congratulates him on the success of his son, Richard and his daughter, Anna. Sends news of Bessie since her return to Birklands. Mentions Ida and Helen Pearce, Mrs Gwyther, and Miss Stoker. Draws his attention to the woman who accepted the Principalship of Havelock Hall, which Bessie declined. Refers to Glover's appearance in the Baptist 'rag'. Sends news of Dorothy and her work at the Baptist College. Mentions the Cowen family in Winnipeg. Asks whether Elizabeth is going to visit her in July.

Congratulates Glover on his Fellowship. Sends congratulations from his grandmother and Margaret. Reports that she has written to Robert and William. Mentions that Robin and Phyl are off school because Elma has measles. Sends her love to Bessie. Asks for details of the Fellowship. Refers to a sermon by Mr Hunter.

Describes Richard Glover's difficulties on travelling to Newquay. Complains that preaching is not a profitable occupation and Richard Glover did not have his travelling expenses paid for the work he undertook in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mentions that Ruby Sargent Pascale will be visiting them, coming from Donald Jenkin's wedding. News of Bessie and Dorothy. Reports that Con has gone to Iona with Dr Smart and will winter with Margaret, Hunter's house at Highburgh has been vandalised by boys from the local Roman Catholic School. Mentions the Finlays, Elena, Stanley Jenkins and Mr Burdett. Asks after Glover's family and their trip to Sheringham. Envelope reads 'To a celt an abstract proposition is always more convincing than a fact' in pencil in Glover's hand[?].

Refers to Glover's plans to travel to India. Mentions the crowds at Monday's procession in Bristol. Describes visiting wounded soldiers at the infirmary. Sends news of Richard Glover's movements.