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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/12/3/8/23 · Piece · 21 July 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Confirms replying to Patrick Geddes’ official letter of the 14th of July, and now writes concerning the private matter. Addresses Geddes’ concerns regarding Thomas R. Marr’s delay in handling the payment of the outstanding rent for the Outlook Tower. Mentions the Summer Meeting debt. Expresses his disapproval with Geddes’ proposition to ask the Secretaries of the Town and Gown Association to stir up the Outlook Tower Committee.

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
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/38 · Piece · 13 December 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes' lettter, confirms the date of the Directors’ Meeting and discusses his reply to John Ross. Shares his ideas on the difficulty of selling the More's Garden in Cheyne Walk and the inevitable liquidation of the Town and Gown Association in the event it cannot repay its debts to Henry Beveridge.

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/12/3/8/44 · 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