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2 letters of correspondence between Patrick Geddes and G. H. Perris

Arrangements for circulating a press release to the Literary news Service, the Havas Agency, Paris correspondents of the English Press, the Bourgeois regarding the Glasgow Assembly.

Regarding Geddes's 'The Evolution of Cities'. Typescript.

Describes agreement which embodies the terms outlined by J. Arthur Thomson. Requests Patrick Geddes sign and return the agreement. Refers to list of contributors enclosed [extant].

Discusses the publication of Thomson's book 'Sex' by Williams & Norgate, as part of The Home University Library series, and praises the scientific, ethical and spiritual wisdom of the work.

Concerning the 'Evolution' agreement. Reference to Messrs. Williams and Norgate (publishers), Jonathan Hutchinson's museum at Haslemere and the Outlook Tower. Headed notepaper.

Publishing business. Mention of Messrs. Edward Arnold.

With reference to unfavourable terms offered to Patrick Geddes by Messrs. Edward Arnold, Publishers.

Advises Geddes of where letters may be addressed when he is visiting USA, requests an introduction to principal university folk in USA, mentions St. Louis and Edwin D. Mead, requests Geddes pay the outstanding balance of debts owed.

Advises Geddes that Perris has returned from USA, that Perris has left his manuscript in competent hands in America and that he will write to Geddes after Christmas.

Discusses and requests payment of outstanding debts which include rent of the Assembly Room at the 5 Henrietta Street, postage costs, and commission on the sale of an article. Advises that a desk has been claimed in lieu of part of the debt. Agrees to forward any communications to Geddes and to deal with inquiries and small friendly offices. Agrees to consider the question of lectures and advises will be in Glasgow in September for the Peace Congress. Confirms the rejection by 'Fortnightly', 'New Liberal', 'Monthly Review' and the 'Contemporary' of an article on the Indian University. Mention of Mr John Ross.

Advises Patrick Geddes that he is editing Crampton's Magazine and suggests a mutually beneficial arrangement whereby Geddes should purchase advertising space on behalf of the Glasgow Assembly and write an explanatory article of his present work and general schemes for inclusion. Refers to payment of costs in relation to Geddes' V.R.I. article and attempts to get Geddes' Indian Universities Article published. Agrees to send Geddes details of the Peace Congress.

In response to a letter from Geddes, comments on the character of F. G. Mathieson and mentions his sister as a poet, mention of Seth Lowe. Advises Edward Ginn of Boston is taking Perris out lecturing in Boston, requests Geddes to advise Mathieson to advise Ginn that he will speak with Ginn personally. Confirms contact details whilst he is to be in the USA.

With reference to possibility of Patrick Geddes collecting a volume of his essays for publication. Promotion of the publication of Patrick Geddes' work under the subjects of Botany, Physical Geography, Social Evolution, Cartography, Scientific Teaching and Utopia. Perris' enthusiasm for Patrick Geddes' idea of a 'Peace Museum and a Constructive Party'. Perris claims he cannot attend to the sub-editing of the 'South African matter'. Mention of J. Stuart-Glennie.

With reference to articles written by Patrick Geddes that he will attempt to find a publisher for. Alludes to difficulties in getting promising subject matter published due to 'philistine editors' but he believed it worth an attempt despite both the 'Glasgow Exhibition subject', and 'The Indian University' article, (now to be offered as a gift to Westminster Review) being of little commercial value.