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Results of Herbertson's work on Hygrometry. Mention of [ ] Ormond, [ ] Glaisher and the Scottish Meteorological Journal.

Manuscript.

Smithsonian programme of lectures on thermodynamics and the atmosphere. Detailed discussion of the composition of air and the writer's study of water vapour. Allusion to George Bernard Shaw and 'conservative idealism' versus new ideas. Mention of [ ] Waite and Miss Johnston at University College, Dundee. Appends a thought diagram on the subject of the atmosphere.

Concerning the Masque of Learning. Mention of Dr. Unstead, [Elisée] Reclus and Marcel Hardy.

Enclosed: printed pamphlet giving details of the aims and constitutions of the Geographical Association.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter and epistles. Discusses courses and professors he has met when visiting some American colleges and universities. Mentions meeting Prof. Rice, Prof. Clarke from Williams College, Prof. Montagu from Amherst College, Prof. Farbor, Mark and Richards from Harvard University, Yale University, Prof. Hazen and Marvin from Smithsonian Langley, and Dr. Rowlands, Dr. Martin, Andrew and Brooks from John Hopkins University. Mentions Anna Geddes and Norah Geddes.

Acknowledges receipt of instructions from Geddes, advises of difficulty of seeing people during term time unless by appointment, comments regarding Geddes' desire to source energetic organisers for Paris, extends invitation to Geddes to stay at Oxford, discusses how Geddes' scheme is being received.

Information requested on school gardens.

Discusses the University Extension Movement. Gives contact details for Professor Herbert B. Adams from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and Mr. George Henderson from the University of Pennsylvania. Mentions Richard Green Moulton, Scots College and Brussels. (Pages are missing).

Manuscript.

Also includes article:'Klinische Examensschrift. Heft für 1888' by [ ]. Source unknown. Printed. No date.

1. Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.

2. General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.

3. Notes by Patrick Geddes on Dr. Richards from Harvard University, Professor Adams and Ely Poldcar from Baltimore, and materials to be published on Scots College, Scottish University Extension Scheme and University Halls.

4. Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.