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Discusses the scientific methods of Ferdinand Schiller and John Stuart Mill.

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.

Discusses the proposed Northern College.

Patrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.

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).

Refers to Thomas R. Marr’s reply regarding the rent arrears, and advises he will not be able to deal with the matter until the following year.

1. Patrick Geddes expresses hope and gratitude for Robert Fleming’s assistance in saving the Town and Gown Association. Mentions Mr. Balfour, Mr. Wyndham, Lord Pentland, Lord Glenconer and Henry Beveridge.

2. Note by Patrick Geddes concerning Lord Fleming and the financial help of £1000. Manuscript.

Patrick Geddes explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association and gives a breakdown of the debt incurred by the Association.

Explains the course of action taken to save the Town and Gown Association. Refers to the summary of expenses drawn by Whitson & Methuen, Chartered Accountants.

Symbolical story about a difficult situation and the importance of friends' support, possibly referring to the difficulties of the Town and Gown Association and the monetary investments and loans it needs to continue its work with the University Halls of Residence.

Maps, plans, photographs and illustrations of individual towns, cities and regions in Canada.

This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.

Illustration and maps of individual towns, cities and regions of China.

This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.

Photographs, diagrams and an article relating to Canada.

This series is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.

Map of Colombia.

This map is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.

Map of Havana.

This map is part of Patrick Geddes’ large collection of maps, plans, photographs, prints and drawings of countries and regions around the world. Much of this collection was part of Geddes' Cities and Town Planning Exhibition.