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.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantLists 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.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantCircular letter from [Thomas] B. Whitson, Outlook Tower, relating to an appeal for funds for a Patrick Geddes memorial.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantRefers 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.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantThe 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.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantFinancial business involving Town and Gown Association Limited and Henry Beveridge.
Ross, John, fl. 1895 - 1932, chartered accountant