Item 251 - Letter from John Ross, London, to Patrick Geddes, Edinburgh

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GB 249 T-GED/9/251

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Letter from John Ross, London, to Patrick Geddes, Edinburgh

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  • 9 November 1899 (Creation)

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2 ff.

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Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant

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University of Strathclyde Archives and Special Collections, United Kingdom

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Response to Patrick Geddes' letter of 8 November 1899. Refers to organisation, plans and finance for the International Assembly. Ross expresses his views relating to role of the Town and Gown Association; he has received a number of offers assistance but requests Geddes to formulate a focussed plan of action to be fulfilled, and outlines priorities for expenditure.

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  • English

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    Typescript, some ink leakage through to underside of paper.

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