| Title |
Letters of William Emerton Heitland |
| Reference |
HE3 |
| Covering Dates |
1895–1932 |
| Extent and Medium |
16 letters |
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| Content and context |
BA 1871 |
| Index Terms |
| Heitland, William Emerton (1847-1935) classicist |
| St John's Library/Miscellaneous/HE3 contains: |
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1
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A.L.s. to Dr Glover (father of Terrot Reaveley Glover). Discusses the poor health of TRG and his move to Mr Few's for rest. 2p. |
7 February 1895 |
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2
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A.L.s. to P. T. Main. Discusses two students who cannot stay for Practical Botany. 1p. |
14 December 1889 |
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3-8
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Letters to Sir Joseph Larmor. See Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor, Letters. 6 letters + 1 draft reply. |
1900–1917 |
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9
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A.L.s. to J. R. Tanner. Gives notice that he is to give a lecture at St Catts which will 'endeavour to get youths to look at things ancient and modern from a larger point of view' and asks JRT to inform any undergraduate he thinks fit. 2p. |
23 September 1910 |
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10
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A.L.s. to 'My dear Master' [R. F. Scott]. Reveals his birthday, but asks the Master to keep it secret. 1p. |
6 December 1923 |
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11
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A.L.s. to 'My dear Master' [E. A. Benians]. Is surprised by a notice regarding building schemes. Would like to ask questions but believes this will not be possible. 1p. |
27 February 1934 |
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12
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A.L.s. to 'My dear Master' [E. A. Benians]. Would like to be excused from meetings of the 'GB' as he cannot hear the detailed remarks and there are no motions to vote on. Will support any building scheme approved by the Master. Hopes to have an operation soon, and discusses his failing health. 2p. |
24 May 1934 |
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13
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A.L.s. to F. P. White, St John's Librarian. Discusses the work of Abbott. Also notes his 'timid criticism' of the 'mathematical men'. 2p. |
23 November 1926 |
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14
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A.L.s. to F. P. White, St John's Librarian. Discusses Edward Carpmael and the lack of information available on him. 2p. |
4 January 1932 |
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15
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A.L.s. to F. P. White, St John's Librarian. Sends information on Garnett, notes that his fame as business steward rest on his own boasts and complains that he does not want 'to play a seemingly ungracious part'. 1p. |
18 November 1932 |
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16
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A.C.s. to F. P. White, St John's Librarian. Is trying, under difficult conditions, 'to turn out the copy' FPW demands. 1p. |
17 November 1932 |