The collection is mainly comprised of a family correspondence between John Glover of Monmouth, Glasgow, and his wife, as well as to their daughter, Lucy Freeman (nee Glover); the bulk of these letters is written in the early 19th century. Manuscript poems, eulogies, and other literary pieces are also included. Another component of the collection consists of 20th century letters and documents relating to the death of John Halcott "Hal" Glover, as well as earlier letters from Hal Glover to his sister, Lucy Lyon.