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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].

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

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.

Publishing business. Mention of Messrs. Edward Arnold.

Perris outlines the ways in which he and the Literary Agency Buildings could be used to support Patrick Geddes in his Paris Exposition scheme. Suggests Stoddard Dewey as a Paris contact with commentary on Dewey's character and his ability to provide tours of Paris.

Perris 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.

Refers 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Suggest 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.

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