Concerning the 'Evolution' agreement. Reference to Messrs. Williams and Norgate (publishers), Jonathan Hutchinson's museum at Haslemere and the Outlook Tower. Headed notepaper.
Sin títuloOutlines an offer from the Daily Mail for Geddes' article 'Water Pure and Impure', and sets out proposed agreement and prices to be sought with the Daily Mail for this and other articles, desires to get encouragement from a 'better class of paper'. Incomplete.
Sin títuloAdvises 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.
Sin títuloIn 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.
Sin títuloAdvises 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.
Sin títuloWith reference to unfavourable terms offered to Patrick Geddes by Messrs. Edward Arnold, Publishers.
Sin títuloSuggest Messrs. Edward Arnold (Publishers) as a suitable choice for publishing Geddes's books. Reference to Geddes's 'History and the Principles of Biology' and his essay on 'Education for Economics'. Mention of Victor Branford.
Sin títuloWith 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.
Sin título2 letters of correspondence between Patrick Geddes and G. H. Perris
Sin títuloWith 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.
Sin títuloAdvises 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.
Sin títuloDiscusses 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.
Sin títuloArrangements 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.
Sin títuloRefers to Marr's trouble in contacting Perris in Paris. Advises that reports will be sent to newspapers as requested and advises of his planned travels to London for the Peace Congress. Refers to a 'portentous' scheme of W. T. Stead's for a new International Peace Union.
Sin títuloPerris advises Marr that French proof-sheets and the week's programmes have been sent out, on behalf of the International Assembly Association in relation to the Paris Exposition 1900. Expresses regret at missed opportunities due to absence of instruction. Mentions 'Radford' and his work on 'guides'. Annotation regarding lecture.
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