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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.

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.

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.

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.