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Ramsay Gardens. Setting out Geddes's negotiations with Mr and Lady Steele regarding the price of purchasing Mr Steele's annuity. Refers to his employment of Mr James Slater as an independent and impartial expert to value the property. Includes a note to advise that Geddes will incur additional costs due the architects instruction to have an engineer sink special foundations and abandoning plans to erect studios upon a portion of the ground. Includes mention of Messrs Condie & Co., and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Confirms receipt of diagrams sent from Charles Staniland Wake. Advises that he must delay thinking on them and the subject of graphics until December due to other commitments and will write thereafter.

Acknowledges receipt of note and enclosures [not extant]. Discusses attempts to publish in USA, attempts to find a buyer for 'Evergreen' and 'Celtica' stock. Requests removal of cartography from subject matters to be presented to publishers. Alludes to the programming of exhibitions in America, St. Louis or Pittsburg.

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

Handwritten draft and instruction for Whitson & Methven by Patrick Geddes, advertisement to be placed in the Scotsman newspaper, relating to the sale or feu of property at Ramsay Garden Terrace for the purpose of erecting one-storey range of educational buildings. Rear of page shows pencil drawing of unspecified architectural structure.

Patrick Geddes' notes on expenditure related to the commision of medallions.

Advises Mr Ross that Patrick Geddes has no account from Mr [James] Slater in relation to 2 Riddle's Court

Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court

Symbolical story about a difficult situation and the importance of friends' support, possibly referring to the difficulties of the Town and Gown Association and the monetary investments and loans it needs to continue its work with the University Halls of Residence.

Explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association. Refers to the summary of expenses drawn by Whitson & Methuen, Chartered Accountants.

Patrick Geddes explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association and gives a breakdown of the debt incurred by the Association.

1. Patrick Geddes expresses hope and gratitude for Robert Fleming’s assistance in saving the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Mr. Balfour, Mr. Wyndham, Lord Pentland, Lord Glenconer and Henry Beveridge.

2. Note by Patrick Geddes concerning Lord Fleming and the financial help of £1000. Manuscript.

Refers to Thomas R. Marr’s reply regarding the rent arrears, and advises he will not be able to deal with the matter until the following year.

Gives information regarding the statement and dividend of the Town and Gown Association and asks whether the recipient would consider supporting the Association. Mentions Henry Cook. Encloses a proof [not extant] of the prospectus of the Association. (Two copies).

Patrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.