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Regarding a meeting of the Council at the Palm House where proposed alterations to inside the 'Palm House' were presented to Watson. Watson requests further information from Geddes and expresses his surprise at such plans and outlines unsuitability of the position of the Palm House to propagate flowers at University College, Dundee. Mention of [J. Martin] White, Principal Peterson and Mr. Baxter.

Refers to objections by University College Dundee Council to the implementation of a garden border. Summarises the gardening work that Watson has been undertaking at University College Dundee. Alludes to altercations with the Clerk of Works, Messrs Findlay and Robertson, in relation to the removal of rubble. Mention of James Malloch, and his request to move some holly bushes to allow for teaching, cooking and laundry space. Requests instructions from Patrick Geddes.

Refers to an order of plants made to the nursery by Patrick Geddes. Details goods ordered and explanatory note regarding omissions from order. Annotated by Patrick Geddes.

Personal. Mention of Lionel Branford. Reference to Sociological Review.

Refers to Readers Review, thanking Patrick Geddes for his promise of help and requesting him to write a short various papers and articles. Mentions Crosby Hall, Patrick Geddes's lecture on 'Utopia' and the possibility of having Readers Review circulated to Scottish libraries. Mentions Macpherson and Professor Archibald Geikie.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for two letters. Mention of Mr Coates and Cameron's desire that Coates will become a director. Acknowledges receipt of draft prospectus.

Acknowledges receipt of pamphlets and a circular that Patrick Geddes had sent. Gives his full support for Geddes’ idea of extending university education to people. Mentions Mr. W. Smart, Runholm, and Prof. Kendrick.

Apologies for being unable to attend the 'nature study' meeting as Blackstock must attend a meeting of the General Committee of the Educational Institute of Scotland. Comments on the merits of nature study in education.

Personal. With reference to the writing and submitting of articles by Patrick Geddes for the Review.

Encloses article from May edition on proposed School of Technology [not extant], and students' committee report on the Halls of Residence question [not extant]. Requests a letter of support to start a University Hall of Residence at More's Garden, to be published in the University Review.

Sends apologies for being unable to attend a meeting at which Patrick Geddes will welcome Mr. Bryce. Stead has to be in Ober-Ammergau. Reference to Patrick Geddes's work at International Exposition at Paris, 1900.

Personal. The late Mrs. [Marjory] Kennedy Fraser’s ‘Songs of the Hebrides’.

Social and personal. Discusses family affairs. Mentions not being able to send a globe and being happy to receive some books for children. Mentions Elisee Reclus, Sophie, Gali and Louise.

With reference to Mories' second meeting with Réclus through his attendance at lecture by Réclus on 'anarchy' in Glasgow. Gives his impressions of Réclus. Asks Patrick Geddes for information on any publication which may give further insight into Réclus.

With reference to property in Bakehouse Close. Slater recommends that after inspection Geddes should offer £250 for the property. Note appended giving details of offer made, signed by J. Allison.