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Refers to a number of business matters but refers mainly to the dispute with W. Cuthbertson, stationer, setting out his observations on the matter.

Refers to the poor financial situation of the Eastern and Colonial Association Ltd. Outlines the debts owed by the company and to Victor Branford and to John Ross. Requests payment from Geddes for moneys owed and asks for ideas as to how to raise further capital. Ross advises he does not have the capacity to do so himself.

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.

With reference to More's Garden, Chelsea and the valuation of the property. Reference to N. B. & M. [North British and Marine Insurance].

With reference to Our Singer and Her Songs [book about Marjory Kennedy Fraser].

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.