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Tells Patrick Geddes she enjoyed her visit at Crosby Hall. Hopes to see it again and the ‘Town and Planning Exhibition’. Asks Geddes to let her know when the Hall can be visited again. Mentions Allen Walter.

John Ross reminds Patrick Geddes to send him a note of the County Councils who were sympathetic to the re-erection of Crosby Hall. He also reminds Geddes to bring a letter stating his view towards the payment of the Warden. Mentions Brady, Grove and John Burns.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ telegram of the same day regarding More's Garden. Mentions McCandlish's efforts in negotiating successfully with some of his acquaintances in order to secure investments.

1. Encloses a copy of a draft memorandum [extant] regarding the University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, and a copy letter [extant] he received from Noel P.W. Brady concerning the memorandum. John Ross disagrees with Brady’s view of limiting the University Hall only to undergraduates.

2. Enclosed draft memorandum concerning the University Hall of Residence, Mores Garden, Chelsea and Crosby Hall, Chelsea, detailing eligibility, facilities and accommodation capacity. Highlights the need for a new adjoining building at Crosby Hall to accommodate more students and the costs involved for such a scheme.

3. Enclosed copy letter from Noel P.W. Brady, London, to John Ross, London, 27 April 1911.
   Acknowledges receipt of John Ross’ letter of the 25th of April and its enclosure. Disagrees with the eligibility criteria and believes the projected amount needed for the design of an adjoining building at Crosby Hall is unrealistic. Mentions John Burns.

Writes in connection with Crosby Hall and a letter from Mrs. Barrington which appeared in the ‘Kensington News’ issue of 25 April and contained a number of inaccuracies. John Ross refers to Patrick Geddes’ reply which made corrections to Mrs. Barrington’s letter and was published in the ‘Times’ on 21 April. Ross also refers to a letter from the Secretary of the Chelsea Association which appeared in the times on 23 April and which disproves Mrs. Barrington’s points.

Expresses appreciation for Patrick Geddes’ article in the ‘Times’ which appeared on 11 January.

The Memorandum lists the leases and agreements for leases of the University and City Association; details the capacity for student accommodation in Crosby Hall and More's Garden, necessary building works and expenses. Mentions Mrs. Wharrie.

Miss Baker would like to know whether Crosby Hall is open on Saturday morning as a friend of hers would like to visit. Note on the back says the inquiry has been answered.

Draft for three short stories or parables on working and thinking collectively. The stories demonstrate how to overcome adversity. They are to be ‘submitted for the consideration of the Organising Committee of the University and City Association of London presently or about to be situated in More’s House, Chelsea, New Crosby Hall’. 3 copies.

Draft page with correction of a fragment from Miss J.W. Home’s letter to Thomas Barnby Whitson. 3 copies.

Gives an overview of the University Extension system, outlines specimen courses on the history of London and England and University fees.

Miss J.W. Home discusses the proposal of the Education Sub-Committee of the Outlook Tower to organise an exhibition on 'occupational' education. Miss Home mentions the ‘Nature-Study’ Movement which encourages children to come into ‘more direct and intimate contact with the world around him’. Although efforts have already been taken into this direction, The Committee feels the need for coordination between various institutions. 3 copies.

Robert Davies Roberts extends an invitation for a meeting on 21 May 1908 concerning the London Pageant of 1909 organised by the London University Extension Board. The meeting will discuss the suggestion of the Historical Committee of the London Pageant (1909) to arrange historical lectures in various boroughs of London on the history of the city and its relation to the history of the nation. The meeting will also address the opportunities the University of London offers through its University Extension Scheme. Municipal authorities, mayors of all boroughs and members of the Extension of University Teaching were also invited. Mentions H.J. Mackinder, Lord Avebury, Lord Milner, Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Bishop of Stepney, Canon Barnett.

The agenda details matters to be discussed at the meeting on 1 July and the resolution passed at the conference held at the University of London on 24 June.

Notes by Patrick Geddes on Chelsea Hall on a paper headed ‘University Hall of Residence, Chelsea, More’s Garden, Cheyne Walk’.