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Asks that the official programmes of the Edinburgh Summer Meetings he is sending be displayed within the premises of the University Hall. Brief overview of the advantages of drawing more visitors to Edinburgh and comparison between the Edinburgh Summer Meetings, the Oxford Meetings and Meetings of the American Universities.

Application for a grant which would support the organisation of the Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Advocates and highlights the merits, values and usefulness of the Meeting. Mentions a copy of this letter would be sent to all Town Council members. Mentions Dr. Henry Dyer, Prof. Alfred Espinas, Dr. H. de Varigny, Professor Richard Green Moulton, Prof. James, Prof. Mavor. Signed by members of the Committee John Murray, Fred. Bayley, Patrick Geddes, J. Arthur Thomson, and lecturers C. Lloyd Morgan, Henry Dyer, S. Henbest Capper, Riccardo Stephens (Secretary) and Andrew H. Hogg (treasurer).

2 copies.

Encloses a cheque [not extant] related to the Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Is happy to provide account records to be checked. Encloses a cheque [not extant] for his own services. Detailed breakdown of expenses at the end.

Encloses a prospectus [not extant] for the 1894 Edinburgh Summer Meeting and a draft prospectus [not extant] for the 1895 Meeting, with a wider offer of courses and lectures, such as Psychology, Education, Physiology and Hygiene. Requests a grant from the Trust to cover the expenses of the Meeting. Mentions the Gilchrist Educational Trust.

Regrets to inform the Thomas R. Marr that the Gilchrist Educational Trust Trustees did not renew the grant for the Edinburgh Summer Meeting.

Application for the renewal of a grant which would support the organisation of the Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Advocates and highlights the merits, values and usefulness of the Meeting. Mentions a copy of this letter would be sent to all Town Council members. Highlights the fact that the lectures from previous meetings have been published and that the Edinburgh Summer Meeting corresponds to a Post-Graduate course for teachers and is acknowledged by British and foreign experts. Includes extracts from letters by Lord Reay, Frederick Oldman, Michael E. Sadler, John Struthers and Nathaniel Butler. Mentions Professor Alfred Espinas, Dr. H. de Varigny, Professor Richard Green Moulton, Professor James, Professor Mavor, Michael E. Saddler, Mr. Acland. Signed by Lord Reay, Henry Dyer, Robert Irvine, John Kerr, John Murray, F. Grant Ogilvie, J. Martin White, Frank. W. Young, Patrick Geddes, J. Arthur Thomson, Jane Hay, R.M. Wenley, John George Goodchild.

Acknowledges receipt of the grant application to the Earl of Moray’s Trust and confirms the application will be submitted to Lord Moray’s Trustees the next day.

1. Receipt from George Waterston & Sons to J.A. Thomson, 18 March 1893.
   Confirms receipt of payment.

2. Receipt from George Waterston & Sons to J.A. Thomson, 18 March 1893.
   Confirms receipt of payment.

3. Receipt from the Scotsman, 29 March 1893.
   Receipt for advertising services concerning the Summer Meeting.

4. Receipt from J.I. Baxter, Advertising Agent, London, to William Wilson, Edinburgh, 30 March 1893.
   Acknowledges receipt of cheque for the University Extension Journal.

5. Breakdown of expenses on headed paper ‘6 James’ Court, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh’, no date.

Discusses the application for a grant for the next Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Informs Thomas R. Marr that the Trustees have fixed another meeting to discuss awarding grants and advises that due to a lower income in the previous year, the Trustees might not award grants for the present year.

Acknowledges receipt of Thomas R. Marr’s letter of the 22nd concerning the Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Informs Marr the Trustees have declined to offer a grant for the Summer Meeting.

Sends a newspaper cutting referring to a grant offered by the Earl of Moray. Advises Thomas R. Marr he knows one of the Trustees and will support his application if he has the opportunity to do so.

Application for a grant towards the Edinburgh Summer Meetings. Lists grants obtained in the past from various bodies and institutions and expenses incurred by the meetings. Mentions the acquisition of a building to house the meetings in the future and explains the value of the meetings. Mentions Lt-Col. Bailey, Prof. James Geikie, Mr. J.G. Bartholomew, A.C. Haddon, Principal Lloy Morgan, Mr. Edmond Demolins, Mr. Alfred Espinas, Dr. de Varigny, Prof. Elisee Reclus. Letter signed by multiple individuals, such as James Pollard, J.A. Russell, John Jamieson, Frank R.W. Young, J.F. Grant Ogilvie, J. Martin White, John Kirkpatrick, S.S. Laurie, Henry Beveridge, and members of the Executive Committee: John George Goodchild, Thomas R. Marr (Secretary), J. Arthur Thomson, Jane Harp, R.M. Wenley.

Discusses the lectures proposed by John George Goodchild. Also addresses the issue of Honorary Tutors from University Hall. Suggests printing a constitution of the University Hall. Mentions Dr. Aitken, Dr. Dawson Turner, Dr. Peddie, Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Thomson, Dr. Musgrove, Dr. Noel Patton, Dr. Irvine.

Gives information regarding the statement and dividend of the Town and Gown Association and asks whether the recipient would consider supporting the Association. Mentions Henry Cook. Encloses a proof [not extant] of the prospectus of the Association. (Two copies).

Reminds Patrick Geddes of the proposal that Professor Cunningham should become a Director for the Town and Gown Association. Gives a positive account on the number of residents staying at the Halls. Confirms promotional booklets are being sent to students who have entered Preliminary Examinations. Discusses the extent to which Lister House, Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House and St. Giles are being booked. Mentions the Venture at Musselburgh has not been successful that year. Mentions Dr. Gibson, Mr. Caird, professor Alexander Crum Brown, Lorne Campbell, Professor Martin and Professor McEwan.