Requests Patrick Geddes' support and recommendation in relation to his application for a post as Botanist at Agricultural College, Wye, Kent and includes a general curriculum vitae of his professional career. Describes his financial circumstances and motivation to apply.
Sem títuloUncut pages [possibly proof copy]. Paris: Imprimerie Génerale Lahure.
Sem títuloSome drafts in French. Manuscript.
Sem títuloFound enclosed in a draft agenda of the Central Committee for the Study and Survey of British Vegetation, sent by W. G. Smith to Marcel Hardy. Manuscript.
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Sem títuloIncluding notes on heather and a table of latitudes and longitudes of Scottish towns. Manuscript.
Sem títuloWith bibliographical references to similar works in other countries. Manuscript
Sem títuloPlanting arrangements for gardens at University College Dundee and suggestions that a collection of colour postcards could be made up at University College and Outlook Tower to show varying landscapes and settlement types in Scotland and abroad. Also project to build relief model of Tay basin from results of survey. Reference to photographers and postcard manufacturers George Washington Wilson, Valentine & Sons, Sir John Evelyn Leslie Wrench. Mentions 'St. Andrews' Wilson and Alastair Geddes.
Sem títuloProvides a draft of his application for a post of botanist at Agricultural College, Wye, Kent. Seeks Patrick Geddes' advice on how to complete the application, to whom he should address it. Discusses his desire to stay on at Dundee but explains the financial constraints of doing so, his debts, and the necessity of providing for his three children.
Sem títuloIncludes five photographs. Manuscript.
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