Patrick Geddes requests that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust.
Sin títuloInforms Patrick Geddes that he has received a letter from Walter Fletcher, that he has arrived at Nicosia and will stay with Julius can Millingen. Mention of Andrew Dunlop.
Sin títuloPersonal, with reference to a print to be sent to Patrick Geddes; 'a drawing by E.H. New of the Towers of Oxford'.
Sin títuloReference 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.
Sin títuloAcknowledges Patrick Geddes’ note. Discusses the difficulties in selling More’s Garden to the University and City Association. Mentions McCandlish, Brady, Martin White, Hellyer and Montagu.
Sin títuloEncloses 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.
Sin títuloJohn 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.
Sin títuloAcknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ telegram of the same day regarding More's Garden. Mentions McCandlish's efforts in negotiating successfully with some of his acquaintances in order to secure investments.
Sin títuloTells 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.
Sin títuloWrites 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.
Sin títuloRefers 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.
Sin títuloSets 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.
Sin títuloFinancial business [of Town and Gown Association]. Mention of Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane.
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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 -
Enclosure referred to above.
16 April 1930.