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Informs Patrick Geddes that 'The Old Boys' want to print his report on Abbotsholme School in 'The Old Abbotsholmian', and asks Patrick Geddes to send Report 'fairly soon'. Refers to Granville Stanley Hall's book.

Refers to a paper given at Cambridge by Reddie on sex education and subsequent discussion on whether Geddes's conclusions in The Evolution of Sex were upset by Reginald Crundall Punnett and Tscharprow's observations on masculinity. Discusses catabolic and anabolic influences on reproduction and asks Geddes for his opinion on the matter. Mention of Victor Verasis Branford and John Ross.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his reply on the subject of sex education as mentioned in GB 249 T-GED 9/1229. Discusses being assaulted by Suffragettes who quoted Punnett and ridiculed the laws of nature Reddie had taken from Geddes' work. Mention of John Arthur Thomson. Discusses the plans for the Abbotsholme School gardens.

Thanks Geddes for his multiple introductions to people in Edinburgh. Outlines his beliefs on how others may view him and his ideas, claiming he is often misunderstood. Discusses his opposition to Geddes' and others' ideas on co-education. Reddie recommends co-education at preparatory school but is against co-education between 11 and 18. Refers to Old Boys Club at Dunfermline and Reddie's wish to establish similar concept at Abbotsholme. Refers to his preference of Glasgow over Edinburgh. Mentions the Robertson's of Blairgowrie. Discusses the results of his meetings with Dr. Clouston, John Marshall, rector of Edinburgh High School, Miss J.W. Home, John Duncan, Dr. Macdonald of Dunfermline, Mr. George MacDonald, Mr. Newbery, Mr. Donald of Glasgow, Williams, Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, Professor Alexander Darrach and Mr. Dobbie, Miss Currie. Refers to Mrs Curwen, piano teacher and A. Hamon, french teacher.

Describes his visit and journey to Dunfermline, advises he is sending an article by one of his former pupils, Scott, published in a French magazine [not extant]. Provides an account of Scott's schooling. Suggests Geddes refer to this article in his revised report or in an article as it presents a contrast of Abbotsholme with the old schools. Incomplete.

Discusses Geddes' proposed plans for Abbotsholme School Gardens.

Praises [Branford's] 'St. Columba'. Reference to Geddes's London staging of Masque of Learning: 'I am very glad you are getting your ideas expressed after all these years so superbly'. Mention of Victor Branford.

Acknowledges receipt of Geddes' letter of 4 June 1901 and of Harold Hare's pamphlet 'The Necessity for a Revolution in Education'.
Discusses theories of education including but not exclusive to: the correlation between the educational theories of himself and Patrick Geddes; outlines admiration and criticisms of Geddes; criticises studies of isolated children; outlines the role of organisation and discipline in creating unity, harmony, and leadership in the context of English society and class structures; considers the preponderating influence of the child and parent against that of the school community and the educator. Provides a title for a lecture to be given at Glasgow which will discuss the work and methods of Abbotsholme School.

Expresses that he is anxious to receive Geddes' report on Abbotsholme School and advises that he will write a reply to it, with a view to allowing Geddes to modify it before publication. Advises that he has received two letters, one from Robert Oswald Moon and the other from Spencer Wilkinson which make him think the result of their meeting with Geddes was not positive. Encloses plans of the Upper and Lower Gardens at Abbotsholme [not extant] and requests advice relating to the garden. Requests help to source a gardener and a new master to take English, Geography, History, Language and Literature due to the departure of Mr. Douglas

Refers to Patrick Geddes' inspection and report on Abbotsholme School. Reddie requests Geddes to return the report with corrections so that it may be published in 'Magazine Abbotsholme'. Reviews the corrections suggested by Reddie particularly in relation to the naming of individuals in the report, and Geddes' 'encyclopaedic and indefinite' style. Encloses copy letter from Douglas T. Thring to Cecil Reddie, 22 September 1904 which provides a reaction, discussion, review and suggestions for circulation in relation to Geddes' report. Mention of Duke of Buccleugh, Spencer Wilkinson, Victor Cavendish, Marquis of Lansdowne, Mr Bowen, Mr Zair, Herr Neumann, and Grunder.

Advises that he has not received Scott's paper and the British Association discussion on the teaching of mathematics but he will ackowledge these as soon as they are returned. Refers to the fee structure and entrance scholarships at Abbotsholme School. General commentary on education in Great Britain, with reference to Eton. Discusses replacement of staff at Abbotsholme and the attendance of one member of staff at Patrick Geddes' summer school. Mention of Spencer Wilkinson. Discusses the possibility of Geddes getting an article into 'St. George's'. Mentions Hely Hutchinson Almond of Loretto School. Minor annotations by Patrick Geddes.

Refers to Patrick Geddes' report on Abbotsholme School. Acknowledges receipt of the revised Part I of the report which has been forwarded for publication in 'Magazine Abbotsholme'. Outlines suggested corrections to Parts II and III, and debates Geddes' rationale for not adopting earlier suggestions or disagreeing with Reddie's criticisms. Discusses at length the difficulties of relationships with 'subordinates' and the mechanics of how an organisation may work successfully. Discusses the situation of the school as in crisis. Agrees to an article being placed in 'St. George's', with mention of Mr. Whitehouse. Discusses Abbotsholme gardens, the gardener and a proposed invitation to William Robinson to inspect the garden.

Refers to the progress of the Outlook Tower 'under official approval'. Discusses plans for the school garden and requests Patrick Geddes' help. Describes school garden growth, creation of a reservoir, with reference to Walter Crane's 'Flora's Feast: A Fairy's Festival of Flowers'. Discusses his plans for teaching botany at Abbotsholme with mention of assistant Professor Ealand from Belfast. Describes an excursion with students to Kinder Scout, mention of Mr Arnold Bemrose. Invites Patrick Geddes and his family to spend some of their summer vacation at Abbotsholme.

Returns draft of Patrick Geddes's report on school [not extant]. Refers to a 'long memo' [not extant] which he has sent to Patrick Geddes to offer deeper insight into the Abbotsholme method. Requests that Geddes does not say too much about Reddie's learning in Germany. Reiterates the significance of 'life and environment' in moulding the boys. Refers to National Science Curriculum. Describes his difficulties around trying to persuade staff to adopt his ideas.

Thanks Geddes for his visit, criticisms, stimulation, kindness and sympathy. Outlines arrangements he has made for a meeting of the school council for the purpose of reading Geddes' criticisms following an inspection of Abbotsholme School. Mention of Robert Oswald Moon and Edward Moon. Comments on the moral and physical welfare of students which are not noted in exam papers or in the formal curriculum.