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Further details of Macdonald's dissatisfaction with Thomas B. Whitson's handling of Town and Gown Association Affairs: 'largely thanks to yourself Whitson has lost just perspective, has an exaggerated (indeed insolent) importance in his own eyes'. Previous problems regarding Rhodes Scholars (mentioning Sir Alfred Ewing and [ ] Gilmour) for which he blames Whitson and urges that Whitson and John Ross should be sacked. Financial difficulties regarding purchase of the contents of the Outlook Tower.

With reference to meeting of the board of the Town and Gown Association attended by Professor Caird, Thomas B. Whitson and Mr. Methuen and the writer. Macdonald's further dissatisfaction with Whitson. Transaction regarding the contents of Outlook Tower. Reference to Whitson having concluded a successful personal transaction on a property in Princes Street, and interest of the Association in a printer's business. Mention of Geddes's previous plans for Outlook Tower area, including artists' studios. Mention of £400 deposit receipt, asks when Geddes plans to come and pick this up.

Personal.

Business, with reference to Messrs. Patrick Geddes and Colleagues. Mention of Frank Mears.

Financial affairs of Geddes in relation to Riverside Press, Town and Gown Association and Outlook Tower. Mention of Sir Joseph Dobbie, Mr. Hanah and Mr. Munro (of the Riverside Press); Messrs. R. & R. Clark, Dr. James Ritchie and H. Methuen. Reference to P. D. Malloch's 'Denizens of brooks in Scotland'. Mention also of the death of John McGilluvie of Messrs. Tods, Murray and Jamieson, an old friend of J. J. Miller.

Proposed purchase of the 'Maine block' on Ramsay Lane, owned by Mr. Fyall and Mr. Maine, previously owned by John Anderson. Reference to Rhodes scholars and Miss Galloway. Further business discussed.

With further reference to business dealings with Mr. Fyall and Mr. Maine over 'Maine Block'. Mention of Miss Galloway and Norah Mears. Reference to dispute over the sale of the contents of Outlook Tower between Geddes and the Town and Gown Association.

Details of business discussed at a meeting of the Directors of the Town and Gown Association. Subjects include Outlook Tower, More's Garden, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh and financial dealings. Mention of Professor Wilkie, Dr. Mackenzie, T[homas] B. Whitson, John Ross, [ ] Landsbury and Alexander Grant. Reference to Geddes's former feelings on 'Lutyens and the New Delhi buildings' in connection with current proposals regarding the National Library. Also refers to BBC and the Church of Scotland being interested in the Outlook Tower.