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Details his efforts in selecting names from the Register of Members of the General Council of the University of Edinburgh to whom he could send a Prospectus of the Town and Gown Association in order to obtain funding. Apologises that Harry W. Methuen’s letter of 1st May was not delivered until that day. Suggests sending a letter written by A.J Balfour and signed also by Lord Pentland in support of the Prospectus.

Lists the sums needed to cover the Town and Gown Association debts. Mentions Henry Beveridge, Professor Crum Brown, G.A. Gibson, Professor F.M.Caird. Three copies.

Circular letter from [Thomas] B. Whitson, Outlook Tower, relating to an appeal for funds for a Patrick Geddes memorial.

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.

The establishment of Zoological Gardens at Corstorphine. Mention of Mr. Mears; Dr. Chalmers Mitchell, Lord Salvesen; Cossar Ewart; the Edinburgh Nurserymen, [ ] Downie and [ ] Laird; the Ladies School of Gardening; the Munich Zoo. Geddes may be requested to write a report on the feasibility of the project.

Financial business involving Town and Gown Association Limited and Henry Beveridge.