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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/12/3/8/5 · Piece · 27 August 1900
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Discusses selling Ramsay Gardens to Henry Bell, advises Patrick Geddes to accept Mr. Murdock's proposed repayment of his debt, and notes the financial loss caused by the fact that the Summer Meeting was not held that year in Edinburgh. Mentions Mr. Pollard. Sends the copy of a letter he had written to Mr. Murdoch dated 21 August 1900 [extant] regarding a debt he owes to Patrick Geddes.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/7 · Piece · 17 September 1903
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reminds Patrick Geddes of the proposal that Professor Cunningham should become a Director for the Town and Gown Association. Gives a positive account on the number of residents staying at the Halls. Confirms promotional booklets are being sent to students who have entered Preliminary Examinations. Discusses the extent to which Lister House, Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House and St. Giles are being booked. Mentions the Venture at Musselburgh has not been successful that year. Mentions Dr. Gibson, Mr. Caird, professor Alexander Crum Brown, Lorne Campbell, Professor Martin and Professor McEwan.

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/12/3/8/8 · Piece · 22 June 1906
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes' letters . Mentions the estimate for the building of a Lawnmarket tenement. Discusses Geddes' capital accounts and clarifies misunderstandings regarding a series of transactions. Mentions Slater, Messrs Irons Roberts & Company, Irons and Coy, John Ross, and Landale. Geddes' reply to Thomas Barnby Whitson is written at the end.

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
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/32 · Piece · 10 November 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Writes concerning the repayment of a loan to Henry Beveridge by the Town and Gown Association and encloses a copy of a letter from Ross and Connell dated the 8th of November [extant]. Suggests the only way forward is either the voluntary liquidation of the Town and Gown Association or dividing the shares of the Association.

  2. Enclosed copy letter from Ross and Connell, to Whitson and Methuen, 8 November 1910.
    Acknowledge receipt of Whitson and Methuen’s letter of the 7th of November. Reassert Henry Beveridge’s position and call for the repayment of the loan and the incurred interest. If the Town and Gown Association cannot repay the loan, then Henry Beveridge will place the Association in liquidation.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/34 · Piece · 15 November 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter. Discusses the possible liquidation of the Town and Gown Association in the event the debt to Henry Beveridge cannot be repaid, his skepticism regarding the benefits of a meeting between the Town and Gown Association and the University and City Association and the difficulty of selling the Lawnmarket property. Mentions John Ross of Ross and Connell.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant