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GB 249 T-GED/9/1115 · Item · 2 October 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reference to terms of 500 year agreement on 'U. & C.' [University and City Association of London Ltd.] ground including Crosby Hall, and 80 year lease of 'T. & G.' [Town and Gown] building. Ross feels that Patrick Geddes's letter on subject is not specific enough in its details. Reference to a 'Civics Laboratory'. Mention of [Victor] Branford.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/27/10 · Piece · 6 September 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Encloses a pamphlet [not extant] of the University Hall meant for distribution to the school headmasters. Asks Patrick Geddes for a list of names to whom he could send the pamphlet to. Also attaches another document [not extant] for Geddes to fill in. Mentions John Burns.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/27/7 · Piece · 25 April 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

John Ross reminds Patrick Geddes to send him a note of the County Councils who were sympathetic to the re-erection of Crosby Hall. He also reminds Geddes to bring a letter stating his view towards the payment of the Warden. Mentions Brady, Grove and John Burns.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/35/1 · Piece · 16 October 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Tells Patrick Geddes he will address the Directors of the University and City Association on the Crosby Hall Pageant Play and the School Decoration Exhibition to be held at the Outlook Tower in November and December. Encloses a copy of his letter [extant] to the Directors of The University and City Association regarding the Crosby Hall Pageant Play. Mentions Mrs. Macdonald.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
GB 249 T-GED/12/3/27/1 · Piece · 30 April 1908
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Writes in connection with Crosby Hall and a letter from Mrs. Barrington which appeared in the ‘Kensington News’ issue of 25 April and contained a number of inaccuracies. John Ross refers to Patrick Geddes’ reply which made corrections to Mrs. Barrington’s letter and was published in the ‘Times’ on 21 April. Ross also refers to a letter from the Secretary of the Chelsea Association which appeared in the times on 23 April and which disproves Mrs. Barrington’s points.

Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant
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/1/8/19/24 · 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/9/1689 · Item · April 1930
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
    With reference to letter to Inspector of Taxes on Branford's behalf from Ross on subject of repayments and Le Play House Press. Encloses copy letter received from Inspector on matter.
    17 April 1930

  2. Enclosure referred to above.
    16 April 1930.

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