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Returns the books on Nature Study lent by Patrick Geddes by the evening post. Supports Geddes’ scheme for courses on Nature Study for teachers. Asks Geddes to send a memorandum on Nature Study in primary schools for a possible inclusion in the syllabus.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter of the previous day. Confirms he has written to the Scottish Education Department in support of the courses for Nature Studies at the Outlook Tower.

Informs Patrick Geddes that a second Committee was designated to consider his letter and proposal. Thanks Geddes for the plans he had sent. Supports the idea of a Naturalists Map and a Vegetation Map.

John Struthers expresses support for Patrick Geddes’ course on Nature Study for school teachers. Thinks Geddes’ course is rather one on ‘Principles and Methods of Education’, rather than a science course. Discusses the use of the Outlook Tower as a base for the course. Struthers has not seen Professor Jackman’s ‘Course of Study’ and asks Geddes to order him a copy.

1. Encloses a copy of the circular [extant] of proposed courses for Nature Studies at the Outlook Tower. Asks Mr. Gorrie to write to the Scottish Education Department in support of the courses, as this might help secure funding for the teachers who wish to enrol.

2. Copy of circular ‘Nature Study. Summer Course for Teachers’, Outlook Tower, Edinburgh, 6 June 1899.
   Advertises a course on nature study by Patrick Geddes and Robert Smith. The course includes field excursions, practical lessons, indoor lectures, open air and laboratory demonstrations.

Is delighted to hear about the success of the course on Nature Study and hopes Patrick Geddes will repeat it next year. Mentions Mr. Blair and Mr. Jackman.

Enquires whether Professor Jackman could come to the Scottish Assistant Teachers’ Association in Glasgow and give a talk on the importance of ‘Nature Knowledge’ in public schools.

Explains he did not wish to criticise him and regrets having caused this impression. Mentions John Struthers. Wishes to meet and discuss his ideas regarding courses for teachers.

Explains how he applies his botanical survey to educate children. Discusses his work on colouring a globe that illustrates the geographical distribution of vegetation across the world, as Patrick Geddes had suggested. Encloses one of his sketch maps [not extant]. Discusses the start of a preparatory course for teachers on Regional Survey. Mentions Mr. Barclay, Mr. Dow, Mr. Meldrum, Mr. Hoare, Mr. Brebner and Mr. Michie.

Encloses a copy of Robert Smith’s letter about the maps illustrating the geographical distribution of vegetation across the globe. Mentions encouraging Smith to start a course on Regional Survey for teachers, and would like to plan a similar course for next year’s Summer Meeting. Highlights the importance of these courses being endorsed by an educational body.

Advertises a summer course on Nature Study for rural elementary school teachers. Signed by C. Williams, Secretary of the Technical Education Committee.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter. Can meet Geddes at any time that is convenient for him.

1. 'Registration Regulations for Continuation Classes' sets out the regulations for the registration of teaching institutions.

2. ‘Circular no. 320’ signed by Henry Craik defines the field operation of the Code and suggests how it can be used to further technical instruction in schools.

Outlines Patrick Geddes's proposal that services of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education be utilised in the collation of information for the Carnegie Trust. Mentions Mr. Greard, Mr. Liard, Mr. Herbette, Mr. Duclaux, Mr. Friedel, and Professor Wilson. Dated 12th and 13th July 1901. 2 copies.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ letter dated the 13th of July. Tells Geddes the Executive Committee have considered the letter in their meeting but could not come to a decision on the matter. Geddes’ request will be considered again at a future meeting.