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.
Sans titreConcerning the Chelsea Association. With reference to a scheme for building flats in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.
Sans titreFinancial business of the Town and Gown Association Limited concerning Henry Beveridge. Mention of Sir William Robertson, the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, the Bank of Scotland and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
Sans titrePersonal, with reference to a print to be sent to Patrick Geddes; 'a drawing by E.H. New of the Towers of Oxford'.
Sans titreFinancial business involving Town and Gown Association Limited and Henry Beveridge.
Sans titreBusiness 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'.
Sans titreBusiness 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.
Sans titreRefers 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.
Sans titreRefers 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.
Sans titreRelates to negotiations on behalf of Patrick Geddes with a Mr Nutt, over the purchase and feus of a piece of property near Lauder Road, Grange, Edinburgh.
Sans titreRequests 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.
Sans titreVarious subjects including criticism of the arrangements for the International Association meeting at Paris as intimated to the British Association at Bradford, mentioning James Mavor and W. Law Bros. Mention also of [ ] Ford, General [Lowther], Mrs. Grinling, [ ] Crowther, Jean [ ], [John] Dewey, [ ] White and Edward McGegan.
Sans titreEncloses 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.
Sans titreAdvises 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.
Sans titreRefers 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.
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