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.
Sans titreRefers to a number of business matters but refers mainly to the dispute with W. Cuthbertson, stationer, setting out his observations on the matter.
Sans titreEncloses 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.
Sans titreDiscusses past efforts of organising Patrick Geddes’ Crosby Hall Pageant Play and asks for the support of the Directors of the University and City Association. Mentions Lady Downes and Mrs. Farquharson.
Sans titreDiscusses the financial affairs of the University and City Association and the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Martin White's hostility to the Town and Gown Association. Discusses the Town Planning material at the Outlook Tower. Outlines the efforts of the University and City Association to gather material for a new Exhibit after the sinking of the ‘Clan Grant’ by establishing an Emergency Committee and spending funds.
Sans titreRequests 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.
Sans titreOn 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.
Sans titreBusiness and administrative matters with reference to a fund to purchase furniture for a house at a university hall. Seeks Patrick Geddes' advice on two possible courses of action. Unfavourable remarks about the procrastination of Sir Arthur Rücker and Sir Edward Busk. Mention of Sir Thomas Barclay, Sir John Cockburn and [I.N.] Hellyer.
Sans titreRefers to an article in the 'Manchester Guardian' to which Ross confesses some alarm as to the effect of Geddes' statement. Discusses Rhodes decline to preside at a public meeting, with the full sympathy of Sir William Muir. Discussion of possible views of Turner, Muir and Co. Seeks clarification from Geddes on what he is now proposing with reference to revival of Colonial Halls Scheme.
Sans titreBusiness concerning the Cities and Town Planning Exhibition. Mention of Patrick Geddes, the National Society's Depository for books, Sir Harry Johnston's 'Africa' and [ ] Penstone's Town Study'.
Sans titrePersonal, with reference to a print to be sent to Patrick Geddes; 'a drawing by E.H. New of the Towers of Oxford'.
Sans titreFinancial business [of Town and Gown Association]. Mention of Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane.
Sans titreBusiness as in T-GED 9/1025. Reference to [University & City Association of London Ltd.], Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane. Includes draft reply by Patrick Geddes.
Sans titreWith further reference to More's Garden and Crosby Hall. Mention of J. Martin White on visit to Dundee.
Sans titreWith further reference to above business. The possibility of holding fortnightly symposium at University Hall, London during winter. Ross outlines some provisional plans, as discussed with [Edward] McGegan and suggests topic of Social Finance. Asks if Geddes and Victor Branford might be available for such a symposium. Mention of [William Richard Lethaby] and reference to the Outlook Tower.
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