Patrick Geddes' notes on expenditure related to the commision of medallions.
Sem títuloGeorges Durand confirms he is sending the remaining medallion portraits. Asks for Patrick Geddes’ instructions on the portrait of Charles Henri Marie Flahault. Asks for Geddes’ permission to exhibit some of the medallions at Galerie Gregoire, the medallions of professor Gilis and M. Flahault. Mentions Victor Verasis Branford.
Confirms that Mr. Ellwood’s medallion had been sent to Paris.
Discusses prices and different completion stages of the medallions commissioned by Patrick Geddes. Mentions medallions of Charles Henri Marie Flahault, Victor Verasis Branford and Mr. Elwood.
Refers to the bronze and ceramic medallions that Patrick Geddes has commissioned. Discusses prices and stage of completion. Mentions medallions of Charles Henri Marie Flahault, Victor Verasis Branford and Mr. Ellwood. Annotated by Gaddes on the back.
Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter concerning the medallion portraits. Asks if Geddes could send him a photograph of Victor Verasis Branford so he can enquire about the price of the bronze for his medallion. Mentions Mr. Ellwood, Miss Dickenson and Rawnsley Hardwicke Drummond. Annotated by Geddes on the back.
Details description of work, quantities, rates and costs for work to be carried out at 545-549 Castle Hill for Patrick Geddes.
Instructing James H. Walls to proceed with work at 545-549 Castle Hill and setting out conditions.
Advises Patrick Geddes that he does not expect him to succeed, that he will advise Lord Rosebery of the news and of his move to Berkeley Square from Downing Street.
Regarding the proposed purchase of two flats in addition to Lady Stairs House, with reference to Mr Ross and Mr Aitken.
Advises Patrick Geddes that Mrs MacLagan still wishes to sell a flat at 6 James Court and invites Geddes to forward an offer at or about £450.
Regarding the purchase of Mrs MacLagan's flat at James Court
Sem títuloAcknowledges receipt of letter from Patrick Geddes, discusses the purchase of two flats for £450 authorised by Lord Rosebery, if Drysdale approved. Refers to 'unceasing energy' of Patrick Geddes, mention of thanks from Lord Rosebery for copy of Evergreen.
Advises Patrick Geddes that alterations are not to proceed before the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland have been requested to do so, reiterates the request to Geddes to supply plans.
Acknowledges receipt of information regarding Patrick Geddes's tenancy termination, advises that the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland will not consider making structural alterations of improvement until Patrick Geddes has formally applied to the Trustees to do so, and supplied plans and costs.