Refers to his application for a Research Fellowship in History funded by the Washington Carnegie Institution and his concern that Dr McCormick will have the chief practical voice in determining who shall be awarded the fellowship. Mentions Victor Branford, Professor Flint, Principal Lang, Sir W. Turner, Dr. M. Hay, and Professor J. Arthur Thomson.
Sans titreEnclosing a draft application to the Carnegie Trust [not extant] which he hopes will be signed by Principal Lang, Professor Flint, Sayce, and Bury (Lord Acton's successor at Cambridge) in relation to securing an inaugural lecture.
Sans titreEncloses a copy extract from a letter [extant] from Principal Lang and desires Geddes to use it to prevent bankruptcy and to encourage research. Principal Lang advises that the person with most influence on Mr Carnegie may be Mr Ross, the treasurer of the Carnegie Trust. Mention of Lord Balfour.
Sans titreDetails a copy of a letter that Stuart-Glennie has sent to Principal Lang and Professor Flint in relation to his failed application for a Carnegie Fellowship in History. The copy letter outlines on which grounds the rejection of his application may be disputed. Discusses the concept of history as science, refers to Darwin's 'Origin of Species' and the sciences of evolution.
Sans titreRemarks on failure to obtain a Gifford Lectureship at [St. Andrews University]. Advocates a ‘Kosmian Brotherhood’. Discusses the Paris International Assembly, his forthcoming book and Geddes’ proposed visit to America. He hopes to publish soon his ‘Historical Institute’ which might influence the ‘New London University’ to establish a chair of general history. Mention of Mr. Balfour, Lord Rayleigh, Professor Sayce and Professor Seth. Mentions his financial constraints.
Sans titreRegarding his grand scheme for a 'Laws of Man's History' which he has had to abandon in favour of 'Kosmos: Outlines of the Ultimate Factors of Evolution, Principles of Method and Laws of History'. In discussing the state of his pension he mentions Professor Sayce and Mr. Henley. of Burns & Co. Outlines his thoughts on the 'coming revolution'.
Sans titreApplication to the Carnegie Trust; possibility of using such funds for the endowment of a chair or series of chairs of General History or Sociology. Mention of enclosed letter from Professor Flint [not extant]. Proposed lectures on the Arthurian period. A proposed paper on 'Marriage Institutions and Racial Evolution' for the British Association. Accommodation in Glasgow. A [Panceltic] Congress in August.
Sans titreRegarding Stuart-Glennie's claim to the Gifford lectureship at the University of St. Andrews and his publishing difficulties, advises an article 'Magic, Religion and Science' has been published in the Times. Commentary on the politics of Scottish academia. Mention of Professor [J. Arthur] Thomson, Professor Ritchie, Professor Knight, Professor [Reany], Professor [Herbless], Professor Flint, Professor Jones in relation to the Gifford Lectureship. Mentions , [ ] Knowles, W.L. Courtney, Andrew Lang, Dr Fraser in relation to publishing. Has written notes on a museum of Scottish History as requested. Advises of his lecture plans to be provided to
Dr Christison for the Rhind lectures on Scottish History. Discusses Geddes' guarantors and highlights James Templeton and John Stewart Templeton of Knockberry.
Requests the support of Patrick Geddes and J. Arthur Thomson in relation to his application to the University of Ediburgh for a post. Discusses the process of application and assessment of moral character and beliefs relating to theology and natural science. Mention of Professor Jones and the Gifford lectureship.
Sans titreHis application for a Fellowship in Historical Research from the Carnegie Trust. His financial difficulties and his proposal to apply directly to Andrew Carnegie or the Executive Trustees for additional help, at Victor Branford's suggestion. Mention of Dr. McCormick, Principal Lang, Professor Flint and Lord Balfour of Burleigh.
Sans titreRefers to his failed application to the Carnegie Trust for a history fellowship. Describes his financial problems and proposals to allow him to continue his historical studies, including giving up Sandycroft. Disputes the assertion by Professors Flint and Thomson, and Principal Lang that they can exert no influence with the Carnegie Trust. Mention of Professor Sayce and Victor Branford.
Sans titreHis failure to obtain a lectureship at St. Andrews and his hopes for Edinburgh. Remarks on the recipient's 'Report on Museums and Exhibits'. His belief in the need for 'an Historical Museum illustrating synchronous developments in definite historical periods'. Incomplete.
Sans titreResponse to Patrick Geddes's letter of 17 November 1898. Regrets Geddes's inability to call on him in January to discuss Geddes's criticism of Stuart-Glennie's theory on 'The Ultimate Factors of Evolution, Principles of Methods and Laws of History'. Mention of [Herbert] Spencer and [Michael] Faraday.
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