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Informs Patrick Geddes that Mr. Melon is happy to arrange accommodation for Scottish students. Suggests alternative options for accommodation, such as asking the present tenant of the Scots College to give them use of part of the house or the actual purchase of the Scots College. Asks Geddes to send him the article he referred to which appeared in the Scotsman.

Discusses the Centennial celebration organised by the University of Montpellier and attended by many of Patrick Geddes’ students. Mentions the creation of a Patronage Committee for Foreign Students at the University of Montpellier, composed by Mr. [Charles] Gide, Granet, Croiset, Soubeiran, Föex and himself. Thanks Geddes for sending him three numbers of the ‘Art Review’, with an article written by Anna Geddes, [Andrew John] Herbertson’s article and notes appeared in ‘The Student’. Thanks Geddes for agreeing to take part in their exhibition with plans of a students’ garden, and a plan of the Dundee Gardens. Mentions Miss Smith, the Dauriac family, Mr. Valery, Ph[illip] Sewell, Ernest Lavisse, and Mr. Ronzaud. Hopes Geddes has received the notice on the Botanical Institute and the journals he had sent. Announces the publication of a centennial volume. Mentions Scots College and the University of Montpellier.

Describes and reflects on the success of the Centennial celebration organised by the University of Montpellier and attended by approximately 3000 academics and students from various countries. Regrets Patrick Geddes and Andrew John Herbertson could not attend. Mentions the creation of a Patronage Committee for Foreign Students at the University of Montpellier. Mentions Scots College and the Institut de Botanique. Describes the various pavilions organised during the event. Mentions Ernest Lavisse, Mr. Soubeiran, Mr. Sollas, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Norah Geddes, and Anna Geddes.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ letter and thanks him for the plans and higher education programs he had sent. Mentions the future inauguration of Scots College by Miss Johnston and Mr. Waite in Montpellier and finding accommodation for the Scottish students. Asks for Geddes speech he will hold on 30 April, which the author intends to translate and publish. Mentions the success of an article written by Anna Geddes on the 600th anniversary of the University of Montpellier, which was published in French. Mentions Mr. Croiset, Mr. [Charles] Gide, Mr. [Alfred Maximilien] Bonnet, Mr. Valery, Ph[illip] Sewell, Norah Geddes, Mr. d’ Albénas and [Andrew John] Herbertson.

Discusses one of Patrick Geddes’ past lectures at the Dundee University College regarding a scheme for foreign students. Shows appreciation and support for Geddes’ scheme and recounts his own difficulties as a foreign student while studying law at the Sorbonne in Paris, where no such scheme was in place. Believes the scheme will promote a cosmopolitan spirit and a feeling of camaraderie among students of all nationalities, teaching them to be citizens of the world. Sends Geddes good wishes for the Scots College. Geddes' notes on Montpellier at the end of the letter, mentioning Andrew John Herbertson, and W. R. Forthgill.

Discusses Patrick Geddes’ suggestion on the University reform. Mentions the development of the Scots College and expresses his views on the educational system in France.

Sends Patrick Geddes a photo of himself as a souvenir from his stay at Montpellier. Gives Geddes his address in Bailleul for the summer holidays. Informs Geddes he is happy to look for accommodation for the Scottish students who wish to come to Montpellier. Enquires after the Scots College and mentions his future travels in Denmark and Sweden. Mentions Miss Smith, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Anna Geddes, and Norah Geddes.

Encloses a letter from Mr. Thomson which Patrick Geddes had given him. Mentions Professor Simpson and the fact he referred to the Scots College in his address to the university graduates. Informs Geddes he will write a piece about the Scots College which will be published in one of the papers and that they had two enquiries regarding Scots College. Mentions Mr. Herbertson and the start of the Scots College next winter.

Confirms receiving Patrick Geddes’ note. Advises Geddes he would not have been able to offer advice regarding an article which appeared in the Scotsman. Mentions Ernest Lavisse.

Envelope headed ‘Exposition Universelle de 1900, Congress Internationaux, Ministere du Commerce, de L'Industrie, des Postes et des Telegraphes'. Patrick Geddes' handwritten text on the front: 'Future Career Association'.

John Duncan describes his daily life on the island. Refuses Patrick Geddes’ request to lecture because he is averse to it. Duncan is however happy to contribute with practical work. Tells Geddes of his idea of organising an art community in the West Highlands for the cultivation of Celtic art. Mentions John Dewey and Henry Beveridge.

Informs Patrick Geddes that Dr. Piggott is willing to join Professor Findlay in giving a lecture for the Summer Meeting in Edinburgh in 1905. Asks Geddes if he can give a talk at the British Child Study Association at University College, London in May 1905. Mentions Dr. Rein.

John Duncan thanks Patrick Geddes for the cheque. Hopes to sell some of the sketches he has created during his stay on the island. Duncan is interested in the decoration project mentioned by Geddes. Mentions Grindling.

J.C. Hudson refers to Anna Geddes’ note regarding permission to reprint an article of his in the ‘Child Study Magazine’. Discusses arrangements for the Summer Meeting of 1905.

Announces a meeting at The Merchant Company’s Hall on the 4th of October 1905 to discuss the formation of an association to promote the reform of the Scottish education system through appropriate legislation. Patrick Geddes’ notes on the back of the letter.