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Various subjects including criticism of the arrangements for the International Association meeting at Paris as intimated to the British Association at Bradford, mentioning James Mavor and W. Law Bros. Mention also of [ ] Ford, General [Lowther], Mrs. Grinling, [ ] Crowther, Jean [ ], [John] Dewey, [ ] White and Edward McGegan.

Encloses 628.50 fr [not extant] and apologises for paper used. Letter is written on the back of a printed advertisement for a lecture series at Passmore Edwards Settlement to be given by Mrs S. Arthur Strong, LL.D. on Roman Art.

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.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ letter dated the 13th of July. Tells Geddes the Executive Committee have considered the letter in their meeting but could not come to a decision on the matter. Geddes’ request will be considered again at a future meeting.

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.

Refers to an article in the 'Manchester Guardian' to which Ross confesses some alarm as to the effect of Geddes' statement. Discusses Rhodes decline to preside at a public meeting, with the full sympathy of Sir William Muir. Discussion of possible views of Turner, Muir and Co. Seeks clarification from Geddes on what he is now proposing with reference to revival of Colonial Halls Scheme.

Relates to negotiations on behalf of Patrick Geddes with a Mr Nutt, over the purchase and feus of a piece of property near Lauder Road, Grange, Edinburgh.

Refers to Geddes' articles in the Tribune. Advises that Sir Thomas Barclay has agreed to be on a committee and Ross will seek his advice re University position. George Herbert Perris is still in Russia, discusses writing to Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse and to Percy Wallace. Mention of Sir John Cockburn, [ ] Humberstone, [ ] Debenham, and Sir D. Currie. Discusses arrangements and funding for Crosby Hall, halls of residence.

Writes in connection with Crosby Hall and a letter from Mrs. Barrington which appeared in the ‘Kensington News’ issue of 25 April and contained a number of inaccuracies. John Ross refers to Patrick Geddes’ reply which made corrections to Mrs. Barrington’s letter and was published in the ‘Times’ on 21 April. Ross also refers to a letter from the Secretary of the Chelsea Association which appeared in the times on 23 April and which disproves Mrs. Barrington’s points.

Refers to dealings with various properties and to cuttings from Chelsea News.

Encloses a pamphlet [not extant] of the University Hall meant for distribution to the school headmasters. Asks Patrick Geddes for a list of names to whom he could send the pamphlet to. Also attaches another document [not extant] for Geddes to fill in. Mentions John Burns.

Discusses past efforts of organising Patrick Geddes’ Crosby Hall Pageant Play and asks for the support of the Directors of the University and City Association. Mentions Lady Downes and Mrs. Farquharson.

Business concerning the Cities and Town Planning Exhibition. Mention of Patrick Geddes, the National Society's Depository for books, Sir Harry Johnston's 'Africa' and [ ] Penstone's Town Study'.

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

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