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Tells Patrick Geddes she enjoyed her visit at Crosby Hall. Hopes to see it again and the ‘Town and Planning Exhibition’. Asks Geddes to let her know when the Hall can be visited again. Mentions Allen Walter.

Miss Baker would like to know whether Crosby Hall is open on Saturday morning as a friend of hers would like to visit. Note on the back says the inquiry has been answered.

Handwritten notes by Patrick Geddes on a blank paper listing two columns of names, including Lady Downes, Owen MacKenzie, Barlow, St. Davids, Miss Macleod, Mrs Montagu, John Burns and Lord pentland.

Notes by Patrick Geddes on Chelsea Hall on a paper headed ‘University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, More’s Garden, Cheyne Walk’.

Draft for three short stories or parables on working and thinking collectively. The stories demonstrate how to overcome adversity. They are to be ‘submitted for the consideration of the Organising Committee of the University and City Association of London presently or about to be situated in More’s House, Chelsea, New Crosby Hall’. 3 copies.

Expresses appreciation for Patrick Geddes’ article in the ‘Times’ which appeared on 11 January.

Draft letter regarding visits and observations of different nations in relation to character, religion, philosophy and the arts. [Not complete].
Classification scheme for a library, location unknown, contains notes on subjects and structure in use.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ card and confirms he will come to Crosby Hall the next day. Handwritten notes mentioning Miss Bates, Miss Watson, and Miss Dorothy Mitchell.

The Memorandum lists the leases and agreements for leases of the University and City Association; details the capacity for student accommodation in Crosby Hall and More's Garden, necessary building works and expenses. Mentions Mrs. Wharrie.

Gladly accepts the invitation to attend one of Patrick Geddes’ lectures. Wishes to bring along a friend, Miss Alice C[or]toran.

Announces the foundation of the Imperial College Past and Present Students Union. Requests donations for the furnishing and equipment of the Union Building which is to be erected and the provision of an ‘Athletic Ground’.

John Ross reminds Patrick Geddes to send him a note of the County Councils who were sympathetic to the re-erection of Crosby Hall. He also reminds Geddes to bring a letter stating his view towards the payment of the Warden. Mentions Brady, Grove and John Burns.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ telegram of the same day regarding More's Garden. Mentions McCandlish's efforts in negotiating successfully with some of his acquaintances in order to secure investments.

1. Encloses a copy of a draft memorandum [extant] regarding the University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, and a copy letter [extant] he received from Noel P.W. Brady concerning the memorandum. John Ross disagrees with Brady’s view of limiting the University Hall only to undergraduates.

2. Enclosed draft memorandum concerning the University Hall of Residence, Mores Garden, Chelsea and Crosby Hall, Chelsea, detailing eligibility, facilities and accommodation capacity. Highlights the need for a new adjoining building at Crosby Hall to accommodate more students and the costs involved for such a scheme.

3. Enclosed copy letter from Noel P.W. Brady, London, to John Ross, London, 27 April 1911.
   Acknowledges receipt of John Ross’ letter of the 25th of April and its enclosure. Disagrees with the eligibility criteria and believes the projected amount needed for the design of an adjoining building at Crosby Hall is unrealistic. Mentions John Burns.