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].
Zonder titelWith reference to unfavourable terms offered to Patrick Geddes by Messrs. Edward Arnold, Publishers.
Zonder titelAdvises 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.
Zonder titelAdvises 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.
Zonder titelOutlines 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.
Zonder titelPerris 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.
Zonder titelPublishing business. Mention of Messrs. Edward Arnold.
Zonder titelRegarding Geddes's 'The Evolution of Cities'. Typescript.
Zonder titelPerris 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.
Zonder titelDiscusses 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.
Zonder titelAdvises 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.
Zonder titelIn 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.
Zonder titelDiscusses 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.
Zonder titel2 letters of correspondence between Patrick Geddes and G. H. Perris
Zonder titelSuggest 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.
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