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Discusses the Centennial celebration organised by the University of Montpellier and attended by many of Patrick Geddes’ students. Mentions the creation of a Patronage Committee for Foreign Students at the University of Montpellier, composed by Mr. [Charles] Gide, Granet, Croiset, Soubeiran, Föex and himself. Thanks Geddes for sending him three numbers of the ‘Art Review’, with an article written by Anna Geddes, [Andrew John] Herbertson’s article and notes appeared in ‘The Student’. Thanks Geddes for agreeing to take part in their exhibition with plans of a students’ garden, and a plan of the Dundee Gardens. Mentions Miss Smith, the Dauriac family, Mr. Valery, Ph[illip] Sewell, Ernest Lavisse, and Mr. Ronzaud. Hopes Geddes has received the notice on the Botanical Institute and the journals he had sent. Announces the publication of a centennial volume. Mentions Scots College and the University of Montpellier.

Discusses one of Patrick Geddes’ past lectures at the Dundee University College regarding a scheme for foreign students. Shows appreciation and support for Geddes’ scheme and recounts his own difficulties as a foreign student while studying law at the Sorbonne in Paris, where no such scheme was in place. Believes the scheme will promote a cosmopolitan spirit and a feeling of camaraderie among students of all nationalities, teaching them to be citizens of the world. Sends Geddes good wishes for the Scots College. Geddes' notes on Montpellier at the end of the letter, mentioning Andrew John Herbertson, and W. R. Forthgill.

Discusses the University Extension Movement. Gives contact details for Professor Herbert B. Adams from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and Mr. George Henderson from the University of Pennsylvania. Mentions Richard Green Moulton, Scots College and Brussels. (Pages are missing).

Brochure on the history of the Student’s Movement in New York, giving details regarding objectives, activities and members.

Encloses a letter from Mr. Thomson which Patrick Geddes had given him. Mentions Professor Simpson and the fact he referred to the Scots College in his address to the university graduates. Informs Geddes he will write a piece about the Scots College which will be published in one of the papers and that they had two enquiries regarding Scots College. Mentions Mr. Herbertson and the start of the Scots College next winter.

Frontispiece and pp. 1-2 only.

With reference to Aluminium controversy in Foyers. Asks Geddes about the possibility of his pleading case in person with Lord Lovat. Written in both hands.

Informs Patrick Geddes he could not find any literature on a topic Geddes had enquired about. Discusses the revival of the Scotch College in Paris. Informs Geddes he is to give a lecture on plants and plant names. Mentions Frederick.

Sends Patrick Geddes a photo of himself as a souvenir from his stay at Montpellier. Gives Geddes his address in Bailleul for the summer holidays. Informs Geddes he is happy to look for accommodation for the Scottish students who wish to come to Montpellier. Enquires after the Scots College and mentions his future travels in Denmark and Sweden. Mentions Miss Smith, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Anna Geddes, and Norah Geddes.

Confirms receiving Patrick Geddes’ note. Advises Geddes he would not have been able to offer advice regarding an article which appeared in the Scotsman. Mentions Ernest Lavisse.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter and epistles. Discusses courses and professors he has met when visiting some American colleges and universities. Mentions meeting Prof. Rice, Prof. Clarke from Williams College, Prof. Montagu from Amherst College, Prof. Farbor, Mark and Richards from Harvard University, Yale University, Prof. Hazen and Marvin from Smithsonian Langley, and Dr. Rowlands, Dr. Martin, Andrew and Brooks from John Hopkins University. Mentions Anna Geddes and Norah Geddes.