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Asks for assistance in reorganising the Paraguay railway, refers to Geddes's experience of the Botanical Survey of Scotland and mediterranean agriculture. Mentions Sir Frank Crisp and Mr. Rodriguez, Chairman of the Railway Company. Involves revitalisation of the capital city, Asuncion.

Advising that Edinburgh Town Council have awarded a grant of £200 to University Hall, School of Art. Requesting a report and statement of expenditure, advising Councillors Pollard and Jamieson have been appointed as representatives.

Advising that Edinburgh Town Council has awarded a grant of £300 to summer gathering and vacation courses in science and art, a report and statement of expenditure requested. Councillors Pollard and Jamieson appointed representatives.

Further advice on how to maintain Mossman's micrometre

Advising that Aitken has received Mossman's dust counter and tested it, advice on faults and how to maintain micrometre.

Advising Geddes that negotiations have been passed to the lawyers, her failure as peacemaker and enquiry as to whether Geddes wishes to have Property II, Mr McLagan's flat as they will consider an offer. Annotated on rear by Geddes with list of names.

Advising Geddes that she has received instruction from Mrs MacLagan to sell property in James Court if Geddes purchases Dr McBride's property, detailing the price and feudal and advising that Geddes contact Messrs MacAndrew, Wright and Murray.

Letter from Cowan and Dalmahoy, solicitors to the Free Church of Scotland, requesting from Geddes the plans and estimates for alterations and repairs at 6 James Court.

Letter from Cowan and Dalmahoy, solicitors to the Free Church of Scotland, advising Geddes that they have received permission from their clients to offer to sell the property recently acquired by Geddes from Dr MacBride subject to a number of conditions, confirming details of the lease and advising titles will be recalled from Messrs MacAndrew Wright for amendment.

Encloses memorandum of affairs [not extant]. Outlines queries over particular liabilities and guarantees. Mention of debts to the Town and Gown Association, Thomas R. Marr, Anna Geddes, Norah Geddes, Alasdair Geddes and Arthur Geddes, Mrs Whyte, Mrs Winkworth, Mr Beveridge, and Mr Hutchings.

Encloses memoranda [not extant] with reference to Patrick Geddes' financial affairs. Advises that Geddes' assets, with the exception of Ramsay Garden, would not yield more than £100. Recommends Whitson and Methuen to carry through a settlement and outlines his suggested settlement scheme.

Card note showing notes relating to nature study.

Card note listing names in relation to the proposed Naturalists' Society and Museum and Dunfermline.

Card note showing idea map relating to sign posting for Naturalist's Museum and how it may relate to other institutions.

Note card listing proposed committee members of a Naturalists' Museum at Dunfermline. Mentions D. Gorrie, Sir J Murray, Coates, Principal Ogilvie, Galt, Goodchild, Archibald Geikie, George Murray, Marcel Hardy, Scott Elliot, W. G. Smith and Habault.