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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.

Requests Patrick Geddes write a letter that her committee may print, discusses Patrick Geddes' sketch of their exhibition. Mentions Mr Ross, the art gallery secretary. Commentary on Mr Ross' character. Advises Geddes of her summer travel plans and the work of the Canonry.

Circular advertising essay by Meikle entitled 'On the means for the attainment of the sum of human happiness'. Refers to the publication of the essay at Montevideo and to the opinion of professors of the university there. Seeks Geddes' support. Adds that he was born in Dunfermline and was 'schoolfellow of Mr. Andrew Carnegie'.

Discusses at length the difficulties of determining a classification system for the press cuttings held and collected at the Outlook Tower, Edinburgh. Includes a diagram of a classification scheme and how it may be applied. Expresses concern that a clear, concise, and authoratitive classification is required supplemented by a card catalogue.

Refers to a testimonial that Patrick Geddes has provided for her. Appears to jokingly chastise Geddes for being too flattering in his testimonial. Commentary on her months spent at Innesforth, Low Vallefield, Dunfermline.

Advises Anna Geddes to ensure she has sufficient rest. Describes her travel plans to the French Riveria, Paris and London. Declines the Geddes' invite to spend time at Culross in January. Mention of Mr Williams and Cecil Reddie, Madam Artot, Mrs Newbury and Granville Stanley Hall's 'Adolescence'.

Relates to Allan McDonald. Reprinted from The Month.

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With rough notes on back of Patrick Geddes on Celtic Art. Printed.