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Letter with reference to Advocates Close and the proposed purchase of the property by Patrick Geddes. Mention of Mr. Macdonald.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for donating a copy of the ‘Masque of Learning’, which was deposited in the Library of the Royal Institution.

Regarding town planning exhibition.

Acknowledges receipt of the note regarding the ‘Masque of learning’ dated the 26th of January. Regrets he cannot take part in the masque as he is very busy and hopes the masque will be a great success.

Regarding equal payments, reference to seeing Aitken, making alterations to rules, and having sent to all members for approval. [Possibly referring to rental agreements at Ramsay Gardens]. Post script advising he has received a sum from Arthur.

Expressing his interest in ideas on 'Planning and organising museums'. Gives brief details of Deutsches Museum in Munich. Expresses interest in meeting Frank Mears. Unable to offer post to Marcel Hardy at present. Encloses letter of introduction to [ ] Garstang giving brief details of Geddes's interests.

Enclosing subscription to [Universities and Colleges] Exhibition.
Enclosed: Subscription form for Universities and Colleges Exhibition and cheque.

Requests there to be published an 'Evergreen, no. 2' with all the press criticism that had been received by no.1. Reference to Donatello's 'St. Cecilia'.

Writes to Patrick Geddes at suggestion of mutual acquaintance, Thomas Hayton Mawson. Discusses his research on the housing of the working classes and disease in school children, and enquires on reading suggestions in this field.

Acknowledges receipt and thanks for payment. Disputes statement from Thomas R. Marr that Marr had no knowledge of compensation due to Willoughby as a result of his contribution to the International Exposition at Paris, 1900 and the International Assembly.

Response to Patrick Geddes's letter of 18 February 1897, with reference to the possibility of André Foucart, at the University of Paris, lecturing at the summer school in Edinburgh.

Requesting information on possible budget for decorations at the 'Cordelius ladies' house, and outlining design proposals, reference to Ramsay Gardens and the light in the studios. Mention of Mitchell.

Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘splendidly stimulating’ Masque of Learning and expresses his admiration for a pageant which he regards as ‘a great mental treat’.

With reference to the Geddes's proposal that Burn Murdoch should manage part of the decorations of the Infirmary; how it may be financed and a brief outline of how Burn Murdoch may start the project.

Refers to the Institute of Public Service's 'Self-Surveys of Colleges and Universities' and details of further publication. Refers to Patrick Geddes' proposed report on 'The proposed University of Central India'.