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Letter of introduction to Morris Raphael Cohen, a PhD student of William James. Mention of Thomas Davidson, 1840-1900, philosopher. Comments on differences between Eastern and German Jews.

Concerning the scheme of Patrick Geddes and Frank Mears about a new building for the National Library. Reference to publication of Patrick Geddes's Biology.

Concerning his award of a C.B.E. (see OM/86/17/4) relating to war-time effort and his hope that she will be similary recognised.

Connected to the University Extension Schemes, expresses his dissatisfaction with the way Patrick Geddes handles the organisation of a meeting.

With reference to [Cities and Town Planning] Exhibition and administrative arrangements for it.

With further reference to possibility of bringing Cities Exhibition to Canada.

Proposal to tour Cities Exhibition in Canada as well as in the U.S.A. Reference to ‘The Civic Survey of Edinburgh’ and ‘Guide Book and Outline Catalogue of the Cities and Town Planning Exhibition’.

MacDonald's work in translating botanical work by [ ] Massant. Reference to the 'Town and Gown manifestation'.

Declines to become a trustee of the Eastern and Colonial Association Limited and requests that his name be removed from the list of trustees.

Concerning the Town and Gown Association Ltd., mentioning Mr. Campbell Irons, Patrick Geddes, Mr. Baird and property in Watergate.

Informs Patrick Geddes he is willing to lecture on either History or English Literature as part of the University Extension Scheme. Expresses his preference for lectures in History and offers to send Geddes a syllabus on ‘The Renaissance, Reformation and Revolution in Great Britain’. Indicates Perth or Stirling to be the most convenient places for him to lecture. Mentions Mr. Archibald McLaren and the upcoming meeting in Edinburgh regarding the Scheme.

Circular letter. Giving details of proposed plans for 'The World Society of the Who's Who'. Outlines aims, organisation and proposed financing of the society. Proposes that 15 June, the anniversary of signing of 'Magna Charta' [sic], should be date for international meeting of members. Suggests that following should act as basis of Committee for first meeting on 15 June 1904: King Edward VII, Arthur James Balfour, Earl Rosebery, Hon. Joseph H. Choate, Rt. Hon. James Bryce, Andrew Carnegie, Joseph Chamberlain, Justin McCarthy M.P., William T. Stead, Rev. J.J. Hornby.

1. Circular letter from William O. McDowell to Patrick Geddes
2. Nomination paper relating to junior members
3. Payment slip
4. Ballot paper for 'order of merit'
5. Ballot for first officers of 'the Society of the Who's Who'.
6. Proof of Patrick Geddes' entry for the new edition of 'Who's Who' for corrections and approval prior to publication.