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With reference to Paris International Assembly, financial and administrative details. Reference to amendments meeting minutes of Thomas R. Marr's meeting with the Town and Gown Association. Advises draft agreement enclosed [not extant]. Requests clarity on finances, particularly salaries, and remarks that he is 'out of pocket'. Discussion of the nomenclature of 'International Assembly Association' to define meaning of idea involved. Mention of [Lord] Lister. Subsequent actions recorded as annotations by Patrick Geddes.

Relating to financial and business transactions. Ross expresses regret at his feeling that he must resign (in what context is uncertain). Reference to N. B. and M. [North British and Marine], U. & C. A. [University and City Association of London Ltd.] and T. & G. [Town and Gown Association], Mention of Thomas Barnby Whitson, Andrew Herbertson and [J. Arthur] Thomson.

With further reference to financial and accommodation details of various properties in London. Ross believes that Patrick Geddes 'will have to be very careful about launching the Masque of Learning here' due to difficulties in making things known in the city without vast funding. Mention of J. Martin White and [ ] Brady. Reference to the state of Geddes's finances. Ross also suggests that 'synthetic ideas' of Patrick Geddes's should be expressed in concrete symbols and 'not by Diagrams on plane surfaces'.

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.

International Association business and the Paris Assembly, comments on subscriptions and tickets. Reminds Patrick Geddes that he has introductions to Austin Lee at British Embassy and Hon. Horace Porter at the United States Embassy. Reference to Patrick Geddes and Marr's proposed plan of 'a man to stump the country doing lantern lectures'. Ross suggests 'young Ashley' as a suitable candidate. Mention of Morant, Sir William Preece, Colonel Jekyll and Harold Large.

Refers to enclosures from Stoddard Dewey [not extant], urges Geddes to resolve difficulties at the Committee Meeting and expresses urgency in getting out finalised and comprehensive explanatory circular outlining International Association plans for the Paris Assembly 1900. Mention of Miss Green and Mr Ashley.

International Association business and planning of Paris Assembly 1900. Geddes' travel plans for sailing to New York. Possibility of British-American Association. Discusses 'the South African business', Ross comments on the irony of the use of the Highland Brigade and Irish in the [Boer War] battles and problems of civilisation. Reference to M. Delvolvé, Dr. Tolman and Henry S. Lunn.

Reference to Raymond Unwin and Royal Institute of British Architects in relation to 'plans'. Under heading 'Social Finance', Ross says that after discussions with Victor Branford, they have 'sufficient suggestions to form the framework of a book'. Will submit some ideas for Geddes's comments.

Refers to dealings with various properties and to cuttings from Chelsea News.

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.

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.

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.

Financial business [of Town and Gown Association]. Mention of Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane.

1. Letter from John Ross to Victor Branford.
   With reference to letter to Inspector of Taxes on Branford's behalf from Ross on subject of repayments and Le Play House Press. Encloses copy letter received from Inspector on matter.
   17 April 1930

2. Enclosure referred to above.
   16 April 1930.