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A financial crisis and discussion of measures to alleviate and solve problems. Mention of [ ] Montague, [Norman Frippel], [ ] Brady, Victor Branford, T. B. Whitson, Sir James Crichton-Brown, [ ] Hellyer, J. Martin White and London County Council.

Acknowledges Patrick Geddes’ note. Discusses the difficulties in selling More’s Garden to the University and City Association. Mentions McCandlish, Brady, Martin White, Hellyer and Montagu.

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.

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.

Two letters relating to the Crosby Hall Pageant Play.

Tells Patrick Geddes he will address the Directors of the University and City Association on the Crosby Hall Pageant Play and the School Decoration Exhibition to be held at the Outlook Tower in November and December. Encloses a copy of his letter [extant] to the Directors of The University and City Association regarding the Crosby Hall Pageant Play. Mentions Mrs. Macdonald.

Relating to financial matters involving the University and City Association and the Town and Gown Association which also involve A[ndrew] J[ohn] Herbertson, J. Arthur Thomson and Victor Branford. Typescript and manuscript.

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

John Ross reminds Patrick Geddes to send him a note of the County Councils who were sympathetic to the re-erection of Crosby Hall. He also reminds Geddes to bring a letter stating his view towards the payment of the Warden. Mentions Brady, Grove and John Burns.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ telegram of the same day regarding More's Garden. Mentions McCandlish's efforts in negotiating successfully with some of his acquaintances in order to secure investments.

1. Encloses a copy of a draft memorandum [extant] regarding the University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, and a copy letter [extant] he received from Noel P.W. Brady concerning the memorandum. John Ross disagrees with Brady’s view of limiting the University Hall only to undergraduates.

2. Enclosed draft memorandum concerning the University Hall of Residence, Mores Garden, Chelsea and Crosby Hall, Chelsea, detailing eligibility, facilities and accommodation capacity. Highlights the need for a new adjoining building at Crosby Hall to accommodate more students and the costs involved for such a scheme.

3. Enclosed copy letter from Noel P.W. Brady, London, to John Ross, London, 27 April 1911.
   Acknowledges receipt of John Ross’ letter of the 25th of April and its enclosure. Disagrees with the eligibility criteria and believes the projected amount needed for the design of an adjoining building at Crosby Hall is unrealistic. Mentions John Burns.