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Discusses the sale of a property in London to Mr. Martin White. A misunderstanding has occurred, concerning the possible sale. Mentions Professor Crum Brown, an acquaintance of Mr. White. Incomplete.

With reference to scheme for University Halls of Residence in London.

Asking Patrick Geddes to send any published account of his enquiries in Germany and Britain on town planning and social conditions for proposed lecture to be given by Chisholm on the subject.

With reference to lecture by Patrick Geddes at Crompton and Geddes's exhibit at Town Planning Exhibition.
Includes: A list of Homeland publications.

Enclosing letter (not extant) from Sir. [L. Jones] to Mr. [Powles].

Personal, introducing Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hart to Patrick Geddes and referring to her late husband, Dr. J. H. Bridges. Mention of Henry Lawrence 'of Indian renown'.

Instructions from the University Hall Committee granting permission to [John] Duncan and his assistant access of the common room for the purposes of painting.

Asking Patrick Geddes about the possibility of exhibiting part of his Edinburgh Survey work at the Town Planning Exhibition at Crosby Hall.

A lengthy discussion of their differences, Geddes being scientific, Whitson belonging 'to the older social formation ... country gentlemen with spats'. Geddes cites Whitson's 'limitations, your massive, crass and invincible ignorance of each and every order of reality amidst which you live ... for the sciences'. Concludes by hoping he will not take offence. Geddes refers to the domination of the aristociacy in England (and Prussia - the Junkers) whose ideas prevent a sensible solution to Ireland's problems. Lujo Brentano, Vernon Lee (Violet Paget), Lord Lister and Lord Salisbury are mentioned.

.1 Letter from Thomas B. Whitson (Chairman, Town and Gown Association), Edinburgh, to Patrick Geddes.
In reply to an article from The Nation sent to the writer by Geddes. Whitson's opinion on Anglo-German relations; his belief, despite his admiration of the Kaiser, that Britain must be prepared for German aggression, although he does not see Britain as blameless. Reference to an incident in the Keil canal and mention of Professor [Lujo] Brentano and [ ] McGegan.

.2 Article from The Nation, 10 September 1910, entitled 'The Lines of Anglo-German Agreement' by Vernon Lee.

.3 Enclosing envelope.

With reference to lectures by Patrick Geddes, which have not been successful.

A teacher, she has been persuaded to undertake human geographical studies after hearing Patrick Geddes lecture at Oxford Vacation Course.

Circular letter sending information on magazine on behalf of Godfrey Blount. Asks if interested to show prospectus to friends. Reference to publisher Mr. A. C. Fifield. Headed notepaper.

Personal, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. Washington Browne in Edinburgh and referring to Geddes's success at Crosby Hall. The writer's sister, Clara, has married James Brown. Headed notepaper.

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