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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.

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.

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' 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.

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.