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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/31/30 · Piece · 16 March 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Expresses his appreciation for the ‘Masque of Learning’, mentions its educational value and great public and financial success. Thanks Patrick Geddes, Anna Geddes and the members of the Outlook Tower who organised it. Informs Geddes that many former residents of the University Hall have sent letters of appreciation to be read at the Hall Dinner.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/75 · Piece · 28 April 1915
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters, one from Bombay and the other from P.& O. ship and dated 25 April. Informs Geddes that Ramsay Lodge had been taken as a school for young officers, bringing in a constant monthly income. Discusses the University Halls accounts and is overall more hopeful regarding the financial situation of the Town and Gown Association.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/76 · Piece · 4 December 1920
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Suggests Miss Ritchie should start preparations for the British Association’s visit to Edinburgh in September 1921. Attaches a newspaper cutting [extant] relating to preparations for the British Association’s visit.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/74 · Piece · 25 March 1915
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Informs Patrick Geddes of the serious financial difficulties the Town and Gown University Halls are facing due to the war and recommends the liquidation of the Association. Thoughts on the war, economy, education and political situation. Mentions Miss Smith of St. Giles University Hall, Lord Pentland, and Haldane.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/65 · Piece · 2 May 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Details his efforts in selecting names from the Register of Members of the General Council of the University of Edinburgh to whom he could send a Prospectus of the Town and Gown Association in order to obtain funding. Apologises that Harry W. Methuen’s letter of 1st May was not delivered until that day. Suggests sending a letter written by A.J Balfour and signed also by Lord Pentland in support of the Prospectus.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/44 · Piece · 26 April 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters. Discusses the urgency of having all Directors of the Town and Gown Association sign an official document. Tells Geddes that unless they find other lenders or secure a new loan with the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, the Town and Gown Association faces great difficulties. Mentions Miss Forbes, Andrew John Herbertson, McCandlish, and Mr. Page.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/41 · Piece · 22 March 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledge receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter. Regrets not being able to attend one of Geddes’ lectures. Discusses the inevitable sale of the University Hall of Residence More’s Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Suggest securing another loan is very unlikely.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/56 · Piece · 4 January 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Asks for Patrick Geddes’ views on moving forward at the next Meeting of the Town and Gown Association. Discusses his reconstruction proposal for the Association and compares it to the one of his colleague, Mr. Methuen. Mentions Dowell’s report on the property market for 1911 and the current property prices in Edinburgh.

Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountant