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Repeats his alternatives to the feu-duty previously stipulated, and explains his objection to Waterston as a valuator. Copy.

Relates to improvements at Mound Place, Ramsay Lane etc. Offers to hand over for execution plans of proposed Outlook Tower and Archway block, offers site partly covered with studios and workshop, the Old School Building, and gives other details of his scheme, mentioning an honourable agreement for providing Bailie Pollard with a house. Asks that his acquisition of a site east of Short's Observatory be not opposed as it is essential for this 'Historical Museum'. He outlines conditions on every conveyance upon Ramsay Garden property, question of valuation etc. Also references to Educational Trust Building, Town and Gown Association Ltd., Ramsay Lodge and Ramsay Garden.

Letter and addressed envelope. Advises Trelease that he has not heard from Blakeslee, but he has found an assistant in Edinburgh. Advises Marcel Hardy has graduated with distinction at Paris, and agrees to share his thesis. Seeks botanical advice in relation to the planting at the home of Sir Thomas Hanbury in Italy.

Discusses educational arrangements for Geddes to visit and lecture at St. Enda's College, Dublin.

Refers to Spence-Mudie's reading of an extract from "The Flower Garden" and refers to [Hybrid] Laburnums and their colours. Offers Patrick Geddes' students the use of his garden and to cut a sample for him the following summer.

Discusses botany with reference to correspondence in The Scotsman on the [Hybrid] Laburnum. Invites Patrick Geddes to view one of his specimen laburnum plants.

Memorial for Mrs. [Marjory] Kennedy Fraser. Mention of Mr. Fisher, Dr. Warr and Mrs. Hood.

Regrets the death of Victor Verasis Branford. Reference to the French Institute of Sociology, the author’s father-in-law Franz Schrader, the Sociological Society and Le Play House.

Social and personal. Acknowledges receipt of the letter dating 4 September 1889. Regrets having to refuse an invitation from Patrick Geddes to visit him. Reference to Emile Louis Victor de Laveleye. Mention of a leaflet from the Comité Bruges-Nuremberg, the head of which is Julius Sabbe. Mention of [ ] Maclagan.

Confirms that the Université Internationale will be meeting for its fourth session on 17 - 30 July 1927 in Brussels, and invites all members to attend. Informs recipients the session will take place in the Palais Mondial (Mundaneum), a scientific and educational centre. Two documents are attached: a description of the conference, guidelines and a questionnaire.

Refers to the 'Masque of Medieval and Modern Learning'.

Refers to printing work, discusses type and font changes and advises when McCormick can expect proofs. Proof enclosed [extant].

Tells Charles Hodge Mackie of his plans to visit Scotland at the end of September. Informs Mackie he is not interested in conferences and teaching and that he would rather paint decorations. Mentions he will bring some tapestry models. Asks Mackie for his opinion on the modern art he has seen in Paris. Mentions Patrick Geddes and Mrs. Mackie.

With reference to a series of articles to be published in his magazine. Encloses signed manuscript (not extant). Reminds Geddes that he is keen to have some sketches and drawings done by him, "half a dozen such little sketches for each instalment".

1. Letter from Kellogg to Geddes.
   Articles by Geddes. Kellogg thinks that Geddes should insert more American references and suggests that he mention the Woolworth building, New York, and the Wrigley building, Chicago.

2. Attached, two notes by Kellogg suggesting alterations to Geddes's articles.