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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 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.

Proposed title for lectures on 'Europe and Asia in their Historical Interactions'. Business with Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and debts to Mr Blaikie of Constables in connection with a memorial. Distribution of the 'literary guide', and the action of and his differences with the Folklore Society, and on the principles of his new theory of history.

Detailed proposal for a 'Kosmian Institute' which would aim to elaborate and popularise the ideal of the 'Kosmos', and of human origins, history and destiny based on the 'Ultimate Factors of Evolution'. Outlines the organisation, location, financial conditions, justification, argues that the need is based on current degradation of literature, enjoyment of writing, and authorship being enslaved by capitalism.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his hospitality, writes he and Mrs. Caudel have enjoyed visiting the town of Roslyn. Mentions he is also writing to Mr. Francois Joseph Picavet, the chief editor of the Revue Internationale de l’Enseignement to inform him of Patrick Geddes’ project. Asks Geddes to send him two brief notes to pass onto Mr. Picavet, one about his Summer Meeting, regarding courses, professors, duration, and one about the University Halls, concerning its history, number and quality of students.

Administrative arrangements for around 500 letters and circulars to be sent out in relation to the International Exposition, Paris, 1900 and the International Assembly. Thanks to Mrs Grinling for providing teapots, requests additional purchases and advises of whereabouts in the following days.

Congratulates Marr on his success, requests advice on how funds are to be distributed in payment of accounts. Mentions 'Whites' in relation to bill payment. Advises of his whereabouts in the coming days and requests a meeting with Marr. Confirms he is happy to undertake some work for Stoddard Dewey. Mention of Edward McGegan.

Handwritten draft and instruction for Whitson & Methven by Patrick Geddes, advertisement to be placed in the Scotsman newspaper, relating to the sale or feu of property at Ramsay Garden Terrace for the purpose of erecting one-storey range of educational buildings. Rear of page shows pencil drawing of unspecified architectural structure.

Handwritten draft particulars in relation to the sale or feu of property at Ramsay Garden Terrace for an extensive range of buildings suitable for gallery, studios, educational purposes, etc., to be handled by Whitson and Methven. Author unknown, annotated by Patrick Geddes with instructions for amendments. Rear of page 2 includes pencil drawing of unspecified architectural structure.

Advises that the Royal Scottish Academy is unlikely to extend its life school due to its financial position. Suggests a need for studio accommodation for artists working in Edinburgh and discusses plans for Ramsay Garden Terrace.

Manuscript.

One interior view. Includes note from R. Quick to Patrick Geddes.

Commends William Ward's copy of Turner's drawing of Fluelen.