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Response 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.

First response to Geddes' criticisms of his recent work on a 'Law of Historical Intellectual Development' with reference to various historical works and referring to Victor Branford, Hume's 'Natural History of Religion', Sir James Frazer's 'Golden Bough', August Comte, [Cruik], [Tyler], Herbert Spencer, Mill and 'Messrs. Swinney and Beveridge'.

Letter and enclosure from J. Stuart Glennie to Patrick Geddes

Encloses paper [not extant] which is the result of suggestions made by Geddes, in connection with his application for a fellowship in history. Mentions Dr. MacCormick, Mr Carnegie.

Discusses arrangements and titles for proposed lectures and the proposed Carnegie gift relating to a history fellowship.

Advises letter dispatched suggesting send extracts of his plea to Carnegie Trust for history fellowship to Thomas Shaw.

1. Letter from J. Stuart-Glennie to [ ].
   His opinion of the 'New Oxford School’ of historical studies as seen in the chairs of history at Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mention of [Marce] Stephens and Sir W. W. Hunter's 'Bengal MS Records'.

2. Attached pencil notes on historiography.

Discusses the 'women of Turkey' in relation to the theory of the origin of matriarchy and in relation to the Armenian refugee problem. Refers to Lucy Garnett. Describes the 'folk-life' of Turkey and suggests that Geddes will face many challenges with his Cyprus plans.

Discusses his application to the Carnegie Trust for a Historical Fellowship, the place of history in university reorganisation and the new universities, Carnegie endowment to the Scottish Universities, his research relating to ethnology, folklore, the process of thought, the unity of civilisation and theories of evolution. Reference to Adam Smith, David Hume and [ ] Miller. Mention of Professor Sayce, Mr Bryce Morley and Mr. Bryce. Complains of reduced payment received from 'International Monthly' for an article in its April edition.

Thanks Geddes for his criticisms, advises delay in printing due to Whitsun holidays. Mention of Mr Shaw. Reference to Mr Carnegie and how he may be influenced in relation to supporting a history fellowship.

Thanks him for his trouble in his support of Stuart-Glennie's claim to the Gifford lectureship at the University of St. Andrews. Explains his idea for a new method of studying History as ‘a Science of Evolution’. Mentions of Ludwig Gumplowicz, Professor Sayce, Sir James G. Frazer and Professor Ritchie.

Details the number of papers he has had rejected from publications, his unsatisfactory interview for a Gifford lectureship, a hopeless interview with Professor Flint and alludes to support from Professor Sayce. Mention of Anna Geddes, Professor Knight, and Professor Ritchie.

Expresses his disappointment at the failure of his application for a Carnegie Fellowship in History, and his dissatisfaction with the process. Mention of Mr. McCormick, Principal Lang, Lord Balfour of Burleigh and J. Arthur Thomson.

Refers to his and Geddes' failure to secure funding from the Carnegie Trust. Criticism of the Carnegie and the Gifford Trustees. Discusses his proposal to establish a trust devoted to historical research. His work on 'The Laws of Man's History' and a more general work. Mention of Mr. Branford, Messrs. Newnes, Lucy M.J. Garnett and Dr. McCormick.

Refers to his failed application to the Carnegie Trust for a history fellowship. Encloses letter from Principal Lang (see T-GED9/499). Discusses his proposed actions to appeal the rejection of his application. Discusses his various theories, sets out his financial position and risk of losing his home on non-payment of the Mr. King's mortgage. Mentions Professor J. Arthur Thomson's visit to Geddes, Mr. Ross, Sir James G. Frazer (author of the 'Golden Bough').