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GB 249 T-GED/9/947 · Item · 17 October 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

.1 Letter from Thomas B. Whitson (Chairman, Town and Gown Association), Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes.
In reply to an article from The Nation sent to the writer by Geddes. Whitson's opinion on Anglo-German relations; his belief, despite his admiration of the Kaiser, that Britain must be prepared for German aggression, although he does not see Britain as blameless. Reference to an incident in the Keil canal and mention of Professor [Lujo] Brentano and [ ] McGegan.

.2 Article from The Nation, 10 September 1910, entitled 'The Lines of Anglo-German Agreement' by Vernon Lee.

.3 Enclosing envelope.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/497 · Item · 14 August 1903
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Geddes' fatigue and health. Refers to a 'remittance to Switzerland' and explanation for the confusion in its payment. The visit of King [Edward]. Whitson has discovered some people who live in Ramsay Gardens are unaware of existence of Outlook Tower. Gives details of University Halls and number of residents.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/1186 · Item · 10 February 1913
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

The establishment of Zoological Gardens at Corstorphine. Mention of Mr. Mears; Dr. Chalmers Mitchell, Lord Salvesen; Cossar Ewart; the Edinburgh Nurserymen, [ ] Downie and [ ] Laird; the Ladies School of Gardening; the Munich Zoo. Geddes may be requested to write a report on the feasibility of the project.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/7/9/205 · Item · 16 July 1894
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Relates to finance of unspecified scheme of Patrick Geddes. He thinks Geddes is wrong to hint to Mr. Roxburgh at subscribing to the 'Ramsay Lane syndicate' and mentions dealings with Mrs. Whyte, Stevenson and Lord McLaren.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/7/10/81 · Item · 30 March 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Asks for drafts of letters including an appeal to be signed by Balfour and Company and a letter to [ ] McCormick. At foot of page is manuscript note of the value of Lord Young's house. On reverse side are notes by [Patrick Geddes] on Town and Gown finances. Typescript.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/7/10/77 · Item · 26 October 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Writes about several financial matters relating to Town and Gown; Branford's effort to raise money in London to pay off the University and City Association debt to the Town and Gown Association; the solvency of the [University and City Association]. Also mentions the misuse of loans from [A.J.] Herbertson and [J.A.] Thomson and the repayment of a loan from Mrs. Milne Murray. Typescript.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/7/10/74 · Item · 8 April 1907
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Asks for a clear statement from Geddes on his financial commitments to the Outlook Tower to assist in the appeal for help for the Outlook Tower. Mentions the 'cordial approval' of Stanley Hall and suggests that the intellectual support he could command would help. Typescript.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant