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Sends Patrick Geddes a list of questions [extant] to which he should send a response in view of writing an article for University Club Hall. Mentions Ross.

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.

Refers to Geddes' fatigue and health. Refers to a 'remittance to Switzerland' and explanation for the confusion in its payment. The visit of King [Edward]. Whitson has discovered some people who live in Ramsay Gardens are unaware of existence of Outlook Tower. Gives details of University Halls and number of residents.

Discusses selling Ramsay Gardens to Henry Bell, advises Patrick Geddes to accept Mr. Murdock's proposed repayment of his debt, and notes the financial loss caused by the fact that the Summer Meeting was not held that year in Edinburgh. Mentions Mr. Pollard. Sends the copy of a letter he had written to Mr. Murdoch dated 21 August 1900 [extant] regarding a debt he owes to Patrick Geddes.

Relates to finance of unspecified scheme of Patrick Geddes. He thinks Geddes is wrong to hint to Mr. Roxburgh at subscribing to the 'Ramsay Lane syndicate' and mentions dealings with Mrs. Whyte, Stevenson and Lord McLaren.

Typescript with manuscript amendments.