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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristDetails 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRequests 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristLetter and enclosure from J. Stuart Glennie to Patrick Geddes
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRefers 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristHis 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristEnclosing 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRefers to his application for a Carnegie fellowship in history. Encloses two copies [extant] of his printed application, and advises that he has sent four copies to Dr. McCormick, advises he will travel to Switzerland to recuperate.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristEncloses 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristEncloses 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristExpresses 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristDetails 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRefers 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRefers 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').
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folkloristRefers 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.
Stuart-Glennie, John Stuart, 1841-1910, folklorist