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Advises Geddes that the Free Church of Scotland are not currently prepared to purchase the east part of the tenement at 6 James Court

Discusses the extent of properties at 2 and 4 James Court, negotiations over the purchase price of the property.

Regarding the proposed alterations to 13 North Bank Street and requesting Patrick Geddes to communicate on the matter.

Sets out the costs for improvements and discusses the timing of purchases in relation to progression of improvements.

Advises Geddes that she has written to Cowan and Dalmahoy and enclosed their response.

Acknowledges receipt of information regarding Patrick Geddes's tenancy termination, advises that the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland will not consider making structural alterations of improvement until Patrick Geddes has formally applied to the Trustees to do so, and supplied plans and costs.

Advises Patrick Geddes that alterations are not to proceed before the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland have been requested to do so, reiterates the request to Geddes to supply plans.

Acknowledges receipt of letter from Patrick Geddes, discusses the purchase of two flats for £450 authorised by Lord Rosebery, if Drysdale approved. Refers to 'unceasing energy' of Patrick Geddes, mention of thanks from Lord Rosebery for copy of Evergreen.

Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court

Advises Patrick Geddes that Mrs MacLagan still wishes to sell a flat at 6 James Court and invites Geddes to forward an offer at or about £450.

Regarding the proposed purchase of two flats in addition to Lady Stairs House, with reference to Mr Ross and Mr Aitken.

Advises Patrick Geddes that he does not expect him to succeed, that he will advise Lord Rosebery of the news and of his move to Berkeley Square from Downing Street.

Discusses no immediate interest in publishing Geddes' lectures.

Refers to the School of Civics in Dublin, in connection with Civic Exhibition of 1914, organised by Geddes. Suggests the possibility of summer course of civics for commercial teachers in Dublin technical schools. Suggests broadening the scope and definition of civics beyond town planning and regional surveys.