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With reference to a scheme for the Usher Hall presented to Edinburgh Corporation by Burnet; to Town Planning Congress of R.I.B.A. and to drawings of other parts of Edinburgh Old Town.

His reaction to the [Outlook Tower] building. Enquires whether Patrick Geddes has any remaining copies of his 'admirable criticism on the Manchester and Liverpool exhibitions' or any articles which give Geddes's view on architectural art. Reference to Patrick Geddes's proposed University Hall Scheme.

Letter concerned with 'Ergotherapy' and discussions of scheme for 'Re-education' and 'Prophylactic education'. Reference to Frank Mears.

With references to McAlister's researches into cancer and cell theories.

A recent pageant at Chester. Loss of Geddes's accommodation in London. Hopes that Geddes's success with Crosby Hall will be used to obtain similar success with the proposal for a larger Edinburgh Residence. Developments at Liverpool University.

With reference to 'reorganisation of the boy scout movements on a civic basis' by Sir Francis Vane.

Information on his movement, 'The New Crusade', aimed at social reform through religious awakening.

Personal. Mentions Victor Branford.

Requests that Geddes read notes written by Miss Dodgeon in Berlin on Education and Psychology. Refers to two teaching jobs in which Patrick Geddes is a referee (job descriptions are attached).

Informs Patrick Geddes of plan to acknowledge the new reign (of George V), by producing a series of 'special supplements embodying the latest general results in all fields of modern endeavour'. Requests Geddes to undertake general editorship of science supplements. Provides details of shift in emphasis within journal and the 'departure' of A.R. Orage.

Arrangements for a meeting [concerning student residences]. Attending will be [Professor Arthur] Robinson (Anatomy); [J. Arthur] Thomson; [ ] and Harvey Littlejohn, Dean of the Medical Faculty. The Medical Faculty are sympathetic. Mention of Mr. Whitson, [Mr. Croom] and Sir James Walker.

Refers to a rumour that Patrick Geddes is to hold meetings in Italy during Spring or Summer 1910, and requests to attend. Refers to Geddes' 'settlement' and the success of Marie Bonnet's latest venture.

Detailed explanation of how to take readings from and issues around readings from a psychrometer, references to contemporary research in hygrometry and the work of [Andrew John] Herbertson and his work at Ben Nevis, commentary on work of [ ] Groyet, [ ] Regnault, and [James] Glaisher with various types of psychrometer for the measurement of relative humidity. Describes Hazen's own experiments and outlines formulas relating to vapour and air pressure.

Refers to financial business relating to educational purchases by Geddes on behalf of McCormick. Refers to the draft letter by Patrick Geddes dated 10 June 1907 (see T-GED 9/790 [https:/atom.lib.strath.ac.uk/strathclyde/letter-from-patrick-geddes-edinburgh-to;isad]/>). Discusses funding of International Assembly at Exposition in Brussels; Patrick Geddes feels that the British members of the British-American Group have contributed the bulk of finance for earlier meetings, e.g. Paris and Glasgow, and that the Americans could be asked to donate $10,000 to re-establish Association.

Refers to a verse by Macaulay in Andrew Lang's 'Magic and Religion', in which Patrick Geddes had shown interest. Notes that Frazer's assertion in the 'Golden Bough' - that by 'breaking the bough' one's fate is set - seems to be based on Macaulay's verse, which also links back to Virgil.