Refers to the Glasgow International Assembly, 1901, dispute with Glasgow Corporation's International Assembly committee. Suggests that despite numerous correspondence received, MacDonald is not clear as to what Geddes advises.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerRefers to the Glasgow Assembly, 1901, dispute with the Glasgow Corporation's International Assembly committee. Advises MacDonald has written to A. Lawrie Brown and encloses a copy of said letter. Letter from MacDonald to Brown disputes the interest on the outstanding amount.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerRefers to the 'International Association for Promotion of Science, Arts and Education, Glasgow Assembly 1901'. Refers to the position of Ex-Lord Provost Sir Samuel Chisholm, to Patrick Geddes. Macdonald counsels litigation in the matter. Copy of Geddes' response to Macdonald on back of letter advising Geddes will consult his committee.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerGeneral details of insurance and various plans of Patrick Geddes’s. Mention of W.G. Burn Murdoch, W.S. Bruce. Reference to Masque [of Learning].
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerDiscusses his visit to the United States and includes two quotations from his personal notebook which detail his experiences in Chicago with observations on the American attitudes towards work and the city, and memorial statue of President Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln Park. Reflects on the personal importance on knowing the conditions of existence, and improving mind and spirit.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerDiscusses not standing for re-election owed to qualifications necessary, and Town and Gown financial business.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerPersonal. Reference to bereavements suffered by Macdonald.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerPersonal.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerWith further reference to proposed purchase by Town and Gown Association of 'Maine Block' in Ramsay Lane, involving John Anderson's trustees, Mr. Maine, Robert Galloway. Details description of property, including printing works, tin workers and other tenants. The United Free Kirk is also interested. Mention of A. H. F. Barbour. Appended: a statement of plant and machinery of Messrs. Fyall and Maine, Printers. Also mention of Mrs. Mears, Mrs. Martin and Messrs. Whittaker and Grant.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerWith further reference to proposed purchase by Town and Gown Association of 'Maine Block' in Ramsay Lane.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerReferences to purchases and sales of land as an example to Patrick Geddes, mentioning Leverhulme's activities on Lewis and quoting Mark Twain. Geddes has intimated that he does not wish to be disassociated from the Town and Gown Association. Sale of contents of the Outlook Tower and proposed purchase of Ramsay Lane. Mention of [ ] Lowson, Charles Edward Stewart, James Dobson, John Wilson Dugal, [Charles] Kingsley and R. Galloway.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyer-
Letter from James. F. Macdonald, Linlithgow, to Patrick Geddes.
Town and Gown Association business. Encloses letter between himself and Messrs. Whitson and Methuen that he states is 'a painful letter and one that demands real and calm consideration'. T[homas] B. Whitson he finds 'a little too much for me, illegal, too obvious all the time'. -
Copy letter referred to above.
Linlithgow, 24-30 January 1924. 3pp.
His account of a meeting of the Town and Gown Association, attended by Professor Caird, Dr. Mackenzie, T[homas] B. Whitson and H. J. [Methuen]. The writer's unsuccessful attempt to have Whitson removed from his place as one of the Directors. Discussion of Geddes's wish to purchase the Outlook Tower. Mention of More's Garden, Chelsea.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerWith further reference to Geddes's dealings with the Town and Gown Association and the purchase of contents of the Outlook Tower.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyerAdvises Geddes not to correspond with T[homas] B. Whitson. Discusses obtaining a fair price for Outlook Tower. Mentions that interest has been shown in it for broadcasting purposes. Reference to new town planning in Edinburgh, especially the North British and Caledonian hotels. Urges Geddes to return to Edinburgh. Family matters: the murder of a cousin in Argentina and the death of another in Winnipeg. Mention of Norah Mears.
Macdonald, James F., fl. 1896-1931, lawyer