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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.

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.

Business as in T-GED 9/1025. Reference to [University & City Association of London Ltd.], Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane. Includes draft reply by Patrick Geddes.

With further reference to More's Garden and Crosby Hall. Mention of J. Martin White on visit to Dundee.

With further reference to above business. The possibility of holding fortnightly symposium at University Hall, London during winter. Ross outlines some provisional plans, as discussed with [Edward] McGegan and suggests topic of Social Finance. Asks if Geddes and Victor Branford might be available for such a symposium. Mention of [William Richard Lethaby] and reference to the Outlook Tower.

Advises has enclosed item received from Stoddard Dewey [not extant] and discusses a note from George Herbert Perris detailing where Ross agrees with Perris in relation to arrangements for International Association business and the Paris Assembly, 1900. References to Thomas R. Marr, and Mr. Spearman.

Concerning the Chelsea Association. With reference to a scheme for building flats in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.

With reference to future use of [More's Garden, Chelsea, and Crosby Hall], Mention of J. Martin White and [ ] Brady.

More specific details of financial state of University Hall, and specific terms which have to be met. Need for cash guarantees. Mention of [ ] White, [ ] Brady, [ ] Montague, [ ] Hellyer and Norman [Frippel].

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.