| Title |
T. R. Glover's correspondence (1896) |
| Reference |
2/2 |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
1896 |
| Extent and Medium |
40 letters; paper |
|
| Content and context |
Mostly regarding Glover's engagement and appointment as Professor of Latin at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. |
| St John's Library/Glover/2/2 contains: |
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1
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Suggests names of younger men who might compare to Gooch and suit Glover's purposes, including Andrews, Sopwith, Sedgwick S. N., Baker, Compton J. W. H., and Barnard. Comments on Glover's paper.
Creator: H. M. Gwatkin.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Jan. 1896 |
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2
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Suggests a meeting to discuss Glover's edition of the Olynthiacs.
Creator: Richard Thomas Wright.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Jan. 1896 |
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3
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that the Syndics of the University Press are not prepared to modify the terms of their original proposal.
Creator: Richard Thomas Wright.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Jan. 1896 |
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4
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Wishes Glover a happy new year in his new Professorship in Kingston, Ontario. Sends news of her family.
Creator: Emily Garaway.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Mar. 1896 |
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5
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Arranges to have lunch with Glover. Hopes that he has received and read Paget's 'little book'. Speculates about whether Glover will choose preaching as a career. Refers to some literature about the profession.
Creator: George Hare Leonard.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Apr. 1896 |
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6
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Autograph reference signed for T. R. Glover. For a Professorship of Classics in Montreal.
Creator: J. E. Sandys.
2 p.; paper. |
21 May 1896 |
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7
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a copy of leaves of a manuscript in Berlin. Autograph note on reverse explains that Glover went to Berlin in 1896 ostensibly to consult a manuscript but also intending to propose.
Creator: Francis Crawford Burkitt.
1 p.; paper. |
15 June 1896 |
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8
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Wishes Glover happiness in his engagement to Miss Few.
Creator: G. R. G.
1 p.; paper. |
17 June 1896 |
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9
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on not confining himself to old manuscripts on his visit to Berlin. Sends the remembrances and congratulations of herself and her husband to Miss Few as well.
Creator: Florence G. Keynes.
1 p.; paper. |
22 June 1896 |
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10
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Draws Glovers attention to an advertisement in the 'Spectator' and the 'Athenaeum' for a Professor of Latin at Queen's University, Canada. Writes that he would be glad to meet Glover to discuss the subject when he visits London.
Creator: George Monro Grant.
1 p.; paper. |
25 June 1896 |
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11
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Apologises for his inability to write with his own hand. Gives Glover advice about Queen's University, Canada. Mentions Principle Grant and Professor Watson. Observes that Cambridge has done little for Rendel Harris despite his European distinction, and Glover would be wise to pursue an opportunity outside of Oxbridge.
Creator: Andrew Martin Fairbairn.
2 p.; paper. |
29 June 1896 |
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12
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Writes that he is glad Glover has decided to stand for the position in Kingston. Offers his testimonial [enclosed].
Creator: Andrew Martin Fairbairn.
1 p.; paper. |
4 July 1896 |
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13
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Autograph reference signed for T. R. Glover.
Creator: James Smith Reid.
1 p.; paper. |
12 July 1896 |
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14
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ALS to T. R. Glover. States that the 'whole thing' must be rewritten. Writes 'Demothenes be hanged'. Regrets losing Glover to Canada.
Creator: H. M. Gwatkin.
1 p.; paper. |
12 July 1896 |
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15
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Autograph reference signed for T. R. Glover.
Creator: H. M. Gwatkin.
1 p.; paper. |
13 July 1896 |
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16
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that he has been appointed Professor of Latin at Queen's University.
Creator: J. B. W. P. Ivey [?].
1 p.; paper. |
29 Aug. 1896 |
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16a
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his Canadian Professorship. Refers to the speeches made at Corpus by Bishop Selwyn, Dr Moule and others when Mr Harmer went to be Bishop in Adelaide.
Creator: Francis Cornford Burkitt.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Aug 1896 |
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17
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that he will be missed. Observes that Glover will find a 'better field of work abroad'. Hopes that the 'manstealer' is going to 'take an alias' before they leave for Canada.
Creator: H. M. Gwatkin.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Sep. 1896 |
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18
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his appointment at Kingston.
Creator: Andrew Martin Fairbairn.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Sep. 1896 |
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20
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his appointment. Informs him that he will be missed. Asks whether Glover will be doing any ministerial work. Complains that he is out of sympathy with the clerical party in Cambridge but does not care for 'the mere dry bones of Theology'. Promises to send Glover a photograph of himself.
Creator: Robert Hatch Kennett.
2 p.; paper. |
6 Sep. 1896 |
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21
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover. Worries that St John's will degenerate into orthodoxy and conservatism without Glover. Mentions that Ernest Foxwell is disenchanted with Japan. Refers to Tanner.
Creator: C. E. Graves.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Sep. 1896 |
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22
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Hopes Glover has received the books sent by herself and her husband. Sends best wishes for his future.
Creator: Katie F. Robinson.
1 p.; paper. |
16 Sep. 1896 |
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23
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Assures Glover that he will be missed. Asks if he can recommend anyone to take over his duties. Congratulates him on his appointment and his engagement.
Creator: G. E. Green.
1 p.; paper. |
20 Sep. 1896 |
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24
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Writes that Principle Grant sent him details of the boat in which Glover is arriving in Canada. Introduces himself as a trustee of Queen's University. Invites Glover to stay when he passes through Montreal.
Creator: Arthur J. Drummond [?].
1 p.; paper. |
22 Sep. 1896 |
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25
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Mentions Miss Minnie Bond's funeral. Congratulates Glover on his appointment and promises to read his letter at the next church meeting.
Creator: P. T. Forsyth.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Sep. 1896 |
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26
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Describes his visit to the Few household to see Alice, Hilda, John, Mrs Few and a maiden aunt from Blackheath. Reports what he was told about Glover's situation in Canada. Mentions that he was informed about Kingston by Dunne, a Pembroke man and son of the Bishop of Quebec. Refers to his vacation travels around the United Kingdom, and his coaching, which made him hopeful of winning the Chancellor's Medal. Observes that Glover's father is 'heart and soul in the armenian agitation'. Complains that Roberts has gone off to Italy. Sends news of Whibley.
Creator: Rupert Hewgill.
2 p.; paper. |
18 Oct. 1896 |
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27
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Autograph postcard signed to Mrs Keynes, from Canada. Thanks Mrs Keynes for the photographs of Mrs Pearson's kitchen and children. Describes his experience of the Canadian coeducation system.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
1 card; paper. |
21 Oct. 1896 |
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28
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Autograph postcard signed to his mother, Anne Glover, from Canada. Sends positive news of his progress in Canada. Hopes that books will soon be duty free.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
1 card; paper. |
24 Oct. 1896 |
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29
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Discusses arrangements for the publication of Glover's edition of the Olynthiacs. Informs him that Heitland has agreed to read the proofs.
Creator: Richard Thomas Wright.
2 p.; paper. |
29 Oct. 1896 |
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30
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Gives his criticism of Glover's notes in his new edition of the Olynthiacs.
Creator: W. E. Heitland.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Oct. 1896 |
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31
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover the proofs of his edition of the Olynthiacs for revision in line with Heitland's suggestions.
Creator: Richard Thomas Wright.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Nov. 1896 |
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32
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expresses the regret of the Committee of the University Auxiliary of the London Missionary Society at losing Glover as their treasurer. Congratulates Glover on his recent engagement and his new post in Kingston.
Creator: G. E. Green.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Nov. 1896 |
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33
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expresses her surprise that lectures in Canada are open to women. Asks permission to send Glover's 'lines' to Australia. Thanks Glover for his photo and sends him hers. Expresses her interest in meeting Alice [Few]. Mentions the death of her friend and doctor, and her meeting with Neville Keynes and Mr Brown before the funeral. Details the visits to friends and family that she has made over several weeks. Reports that Reginald Langdon-Down has a baby girl called Stella. Mentions Percy in relation to changes in staffing at Normansfield. Sends news of Glover's family. Refers to her time with Mr and Mrs Balmer [?] who are connected with the Fords, the Browns and the Gregorys.
Creator: Reb. Hill.
2 p.; paper. |
15 Nov. 1896 |
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34
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ALS to his sister, Dorothy. Describes a Ontario and a Canadian market, which he visited with Professor Knight, in detail. Hopes that there will be a vacancy for Bessie at Moulton College, the Baptist Ladies College in Toronto. Asks if his father would like to visit and give a course at the University. Reports his social progress within the University. Mentions being asked to dinner by Mr Britton MP. Refers to Whitelaw. Assures Dorothy she did the right thing in taking Alice [Few] to see Mrs Smith. Encloses a letter to Alan Jenkins.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
2 p.; paper. |
23 Nov. 1896 |
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35
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ALS to his father, Richard Glover, from Canada. Thanks his father for the wire. Describes the weather in Ontario.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
1 card; paper. |
2 Dec. 1896 |
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36
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Complains that Glover did not reply to his last letter. Reports his visits to the Few family. Plans to spend Christmas in Rome with Roberts. Asks Glover's advice about theological questions as he tries to decide whether or not to take Orders. Mentions that he could not talk to Ryle because he is busy with presidential duties at Queens, but the Dean lent him a book called 'the kernel and the husk'. Assures Glover that he has become a lot less conservative since Glover left Cambridge.
Creator: R. P. Hewgill.
3 p.; paper. |
9 Dec. 1896 |
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37
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Details the movements of members of her family over the Christmas period, including Emily's trip to Rome.
Creator: Ethel R. Garaway.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Dec. 1896 |
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38
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to his recent ill health including his stay at a hospital in Almondsbury. Mentions Rendell Harris. Asks for news of Glover.
Creator: George Hare Leonard.
1 p.; paper. |
17 Nov. 1896 |
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39
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Gives Glover good advice and wishes him a happy Christmas. Sends news of himself. Reports that he has lectured on the Communion Office, spoken his mind about Confession, Absolution and the Sacrifice of the Mass , and been asked to preach in Trinity Chapel, Dublin. Observes that neither Alice nor Grace sent on Glover's letters.
Creator: John Savile Tucker.
2 p.; paper. |
26 Dec. 1896 |
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