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Concerning the Town and Gown Association Ltd., mentioning Mr. Campbell Irons, Patrick Geddes, Mr. Baird and property in Watergate.

Informs Patrick Geddes he is willing to lecture on either History or English Literature as part of the University Extension Scheme. Expresses his preference for lectures in History and offers to send Geddes a syllabus on ‘The Renaissance, Reformation and Revolution in Great Britain’. Indicates Perth or Stirling to be the most convenient places for him to lecture. Mentions Mr. Archibald McLaren and the upcoming meeting in Edinburgh regarding the Scheme.

Circular letter. Giving details of proposed plans for 'The World Society of the Who's Who'. Outlines aims, organisation and proposed financing of the society. Proposes that 15 June, the anniversary of signing of 'Magna Charta' [sic], should be date for international meeting of members. Suggests that following should act as basis of Committee for first meeting on 15 June 1904: King Edward VII, Arthur James Balfour, Earl Rosebery, Hon. Joseph H. Choate, Rt. Hon. James Bryce, Andrew Carnegie, Joseph Chamberlain, Justin McCarthy M.P., William T. Stead, Rev. J.J. Hornby.

1. Circular letter from William O. McDowell to Patrick Geddes
2. Nomination paper relating to junior members
3. Payment slip
4. Ballot paper for 'order of merit'
5. Ballot for first officers of 'the Society of the Who's Who'.
6. Proof of Patrick Geddes' entry for the new edition of 'Who's Who' for corrections and approval prior to publication.

Requesting Geddes to write a reference 'as to Audrey's work with you' prior to travelling to Montpellier.

Apologises for missing Patrick Geddes in London and requests Geddes make arrangements for a future meeting.

Pitkeathly was a teacher at Sharp's Institute, Perth, and former student at University College, Dundee

Pitkeathly was a teacher at Sharp's Institute, Perth and former student at University of Dundee

His reaction to Patrick Geddes's and J. Arthur Thomson's The Evolution of Sex. Sends to Patrick Geddes the manuscript of a work by Platt entitled ‘The Love of a Girl' and a previous publication entitled 'Women Love and Life' for Geddes's appraisal. Gives details of his theories.

Refers to a paper which discusses peace arrangements between Christians and Moslems; Greeks and Armenians, and Turks and Armenians. Refers to rates of pay and working arrangements for Turks and Armenians working together.

Refers to a dispute over his position as a trustee for the Town and Gown Association and separately for Debenture Holders. Mentions Mr Fletcher and disputes his position on the responsibilities of trustees under Scottish Law.

Thanks Geddes for the offer to lecture to Society. Due to scheduling of lectures, Rawlings suggests that Geddes should contact secretaries of other sub-committees to make arrangements.

Personal. Social.

Wishes Patrick Geddes success with the ‘Masque of Learning’. Regrets both himself and his wife cannot attend due to health reasons, but would like to send his son instead. As one of the first residents of the University Hall, William S. Bruce shows appreciation for Geddes’ efforts to further develop the Hall and its ties to the University with the help of the Masque. Hopes Geddes will be more honoured in the future as ‘the successful founder of University Social Residence in Scotland’.