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GB 249 T-GED/1/8/19/18 · Item · 13 December 1897
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to Coltbridge plans. Mention of McArthy and Watson. Mention of plans for farming at Crawford Bank, Lasswade. Comments on his dread of initiations of Geddes' schemes which he argues are founded on bonds in sympathy on Geddes' part and self-interest in others. His desire to see Geddes to take more trouble over the details of schemes at the outset so that they may be successful.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/1/8/19/23 · Item · 31 December 1897
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to a number of business matters but refers mainly to the dispute with W. Cuthbertson, stationer, setting out his observations on the matter.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/1/8/19/22 · Item · 27 December 1897
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to the poor financial situation of the Eastern and Colonial Association Ltd. Outlines the debts owed by the company and to Victor Branford and to John Ross. Requests payment from Geddes for moneys owed and asks for ideas as to how to raise further capital. Ross advises he does not have the capacity to do so himself.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/1/8/19/24 · Item · 31 December 1897
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Sets out his financial difficulties and asks Patrick Geddes to outline his plans for securing future finance. Mentions Captain Alexander Geddes' (Patrick Geddes' father) ill health. Discusses dispute with W. Cuthbertson, stationer. Refers to an enclosure [not extant] which mentions the Countess of Warwick.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/249 · Item · 7 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

On the need to return the signed Memorandum and Articles relating to the International Assembly Association business, failure to do so will result in asking the Town and Gown Association for finance. Mention of [ ] Howes, [ ] Higgs, Thomas R. Marr, [ ] Delvolvé, D.A. Campbell, D.H. Scott, W. Graham Kerr, E.H. Griffiths and H.H. Brindley. Notes by Patrick Geddes which form a list of actions and refers to Thomas Barnby Whitson.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/252 · Item · 10 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Response to Patrick Geddes' letter of 9 November 1899. International Assembly Association financial matters and discussion of precise wording of title in order to convey idea involved. Mention of Lord Lister as proposed Vice-President of Association in Paris, and Lord Kelvin in Glasgow, 1901. Reference to appointment of Léon Bourgeois as President of Paris Assembly. Ross quotes Sir Archibald Geikie's opinion that Patrick Geddes should be appointed Secretary, 'with of course Mr. Marr'. Refers to Homes' drawing of Camera.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/272 · Item · 4 December 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Advises has enclosed item received from Stoddard Dewey [not extant] and discusses a note from George Herbert Perris detailing where Ross agrees with Perris in relation to arrangements for International Association business and the Paris Assembly, 1900. References to Thomas R. Marr, and Mr. Spearman.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/250 · Item · 8 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

With reference to Paris International Assembly, financial and administrative details. Reference to amendments meeting minutes of Thomas R. Marr's meeting with the Town and Gown Association. Advises draft agreement enclosed [not extant]. Requests clarity on finances, particularly salaries, and remarks that he is 'out of pocket'. Discussion of the nomenclature of 'International Assembly Association' to define meaning of idea involved. Mention of [Lord] Lister. Subsequent actions recorded as annotations by Patrick Geddes.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/251 · Item · 9 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/265 · Item · 28 November 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

International Association business and the Paris Assembly, comments on subscriptions and tickets. Reminds Patrick Geddes that he has introductions to Austin Lee at British Embassy and Hon. Horace Porter at the United States Embassy. Reference to Patrick Geddes and Marr's proposed plan of 'a man to stump the country doing lantern lectures'. Ross suggests 'young Ashley' as a suitable candidate. Mention of Morant, Sir William Preece, Colonel Jekyll and Harold Large.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/275 · Item · 9 December 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Refers to enclosures from Stoddard Dewey [not extant], urges Geddes to resolve difficulties at the Committee Meeting and expresses urgency in getting out finalised and comprehensive explanatory circular outlining International Association plans for the Paris Assembly 1900. Mention of Miss Green and Mr Ashley.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/279 · Item · 16 December 1899
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

International Association business and planning of Paris Assembly 1900. Geddes' travel plans for sailing to New York. Possibility of British-American Association. Discusses 'the South African business', Ross comments on the irony of the use of the Highland Brigade and Irish in the [Boer War] battles and problems of civilisation. Reference to M. Delvolvé, Dr. Tolman and Henry S. Lunn.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/9/319 · Item · 13 September 1900
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Requests information and a time-frame for repayment of money lent, advising he is desperate straits for cash. Advises that he will not send out press copies in relation to International Exposition at Paris, 1900 and International Assembly and requests that Marr do it.

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