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Patrick Geddes requests that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust.

Informs Patrick Geddes that he has received a letter from Walter Fletcher, that he has arrived at Nicosia and will stay with Julius can Millingen. Mention of Andrew Dunlop.

Personal, with reference to a print to be sent to Patrick Geddes; 'a drawing by E.H. New of the Towers of Oxford'.

Reference to terms of 500 year agreement on 'U. & C.' [University and City Association of London Ltd.] ground including Crosby Hall, and 80 year lease of 'T. & G.' [Town and Gown] building. Ross feels that Patrick Geddes's letter on subject is not specific enough in its details. Reference to a 'Civics Laboratory'. Mention of [Victor] Branford.

Refers to Coltbridge plans. Mention of McArthy and Watson. Mention of plans for farming at Crawford Bank, Lasswade. Comments on his dread of initiations of Geddes' schemes which he argues are founded on bonds in sympathy on Geddes' part and self-interest in others. His desire to see Geddes to take more trouble over the details of schemes at the outset so that they may be successful.

Sets out his financial difficulties and asks Patrick Geddes to outline his plans for securing future finance. Mentions Captain Alexander Geddes' (Patrick Geddes' father) ill health. Discusses dispute with W. Cuthbertson, stationer. Refers to an enclosure [not extant] which mentions the Countess of Warwick.

Financial business [of Town and Gown Association]. Mention of Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane.

1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
   With reference to letter to Inspector of Taxes on Branford's behalf from Ross on subject of repayments and Le Play House Press. Encloses copy letter received from Inspector on matter.
   17 April 1930

2. Enclosure referred to above.
   16 April 1930.

1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
   Branford's illness. Le Play House business. J. Arthur Thomson's recent 'honour'.
   London, 12 June 1930.

2. Copy letter from J.P. Hughes (H.M. Inspector of Taxes) to John Ross.
   Le Play House business referred to above.
   London, 11 June 1930.

Requests information and a time-frame for repayment of money lent, advising he is desperate straits for cash. Advises that he will not send out press copies in relation to International Exposition at Paris, 1900 and International Assembly and requests that Marr do it.

On the need to return the signed Memorandum and Articles relating to the International Assembly Association business, failure to do so will result in asking the Town and Gown Association for finance. Mention of [ ] Howes, [ ] Higgs, Thomas R. Marr, [ ] Delvolvé, D.A. Campbell, D.H. Scott, W. Graham Kerr, E.H. Griffiths and H.H. Brindley. Notes by Patrick Geddes which form a list of actions and refers to Thomas Barnby Whitson.

Response to Patrick Geddes' letter of 8 November 1899. Refers to organisation, plans and finance for the International Assembly. Ross expresses his views relating to role of the Town and Gown Association; he has received a number of offers assistance but requests Geddes to formulate a focussed plan of action to be fulfilled, and outlines priorities for expenditure.

Response to Patrick Geddes' letter of 9 November 1899. International Assembly Association financial matters and discussion of precise wording of title in order to convey idea involved. Mention of Lord Lister as proposed Vice-President of Association in Paris, and Lord Kelvin in Glasgow, 1901. Reference to appointment of Léon Bourgeois as President of Paris Assembly. Ross quotes Sir Archibald Geikie's opinion that Patrick Geddes should be appointed Secretary, 'with of course Mr. Marr'. Refers to Homes' drawing of Camera.

Business and administrative matters with reference to a fund to purchase furniture for a house at a university hall. Seeks Patrick Geddes' advice on two possible courses of action. Unfavourable remarks about the procrastination of Sir Arthur Rücker and Sir Edward Busk. Mention of Sir Thomas Barclay, Sir John Cockburn and [I.N.] Hellyer.