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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.

Relates to Whitson's efforts at maintaining the Association and Mr. [Henry] Beveridge's wish to withdraw his financial obligation. Typescript.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Encloses 628.50 fr [not extant] and apologises for paper used. Letter is written on the back of a printed advertisement for a lecture series at Passmore Edwards Settlement to be given by Mrs S. Arthur Strong, LL.D. on Roman Art.

Reference to Raymond Unwin and Royal Institute of British Architects in relation to 'plans'. Under heading 'Social Finance', Ross says that after discussions with Victor Branford, they have 'sufficient suggestions to form the framework of a book'. Will submit some ideas for Geddes's comments.

Refers to dealings with various properties and to cuttings from Chelsea News.

Financial business involving Town and Gown Association Limited and Henry Beveridge.

With reference to Our Singer and Her Songs [book about Marjory Kennedy Fraser].

1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
   Branford's illness. Le Play House business. J. Arthur Thomson's recent 'honour'.
   London, 12 June 1930.

2. Copy letter from J.P. Hughes (H.M. Inspector of Taxes) to John Ross.
   Le Play House business referred to above.
   London, 11 June 1930.

Discusses a circular for the Victor Branford memorial. Mention of Hislop and Rigg; B. H. Binder; V. A. Malcolmson, members of Lazard Frères, the French- English Bankers; [ ] Brady; [Lord] Sandwich; Robert Fleming; [ ] Whigham; Sir Mackay Edgar; R. C. Norman; Lord Farringdon and Norman Engells.

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.