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Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist
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ALS to T. R. Glover

Reports Heitland's comments about the College Meeting. Mentions the 'The Macalister Maintenance Fund' which he explains is Tottie's name for a fund augmenting the income of Professorial Fellows. Refers to a meeting with Mr Few. Announces his engagement to Mag[?] Webster, daughter of a retired Indian General, and reports the reactions of Bushe Fox and Heitland to the news.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Sends Glover the proofs of his edition of the Olynthiacs for revision in line with Heitland's suggestions.

Wright, Richard Thomas (1846-1931)

ALS to T. R. Glover

Regrets that Glover's paper on pilgrimage is too long for 'The Eagle'. Offers to submit an edited version for him. Sends news of W. E. Heitland who is soon to move into his new house and relinquish his rooms and the post of Junior Bursar.

Tanner, Joseph Robson (1860-1931) historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Thanks Glover for the article, and the works of Jane Austen, which Mrs Scott has been reading. Describes his wedding. Mentions Heitland and MacBride.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Discusses the proofs of Glover's article for the Eagle. Notes what Glover has said about returning to Cambridge. Reports that Peter Mason is ill. Details the circumstances of Kanthack's death. Mentions that the University has created a Chair of Ancient History, which, gossip had it, was created for Heitland, but he is not a candidate. Remarks that it is a shame because Heitland would do a better job of that than 'defacing the College buildings and grounds'.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

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