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Application for the renewal of a grant which would support the organisation of the Edinburgh Summer Meeting. Advocates and highlights the merits, values and usefulness of the Meeting. Mentions a copy of this letter would be sent to all Town Council members. Highlights the fact that the lectures from previous meetings have been published and that the Edinburgh Summer Meeting corresponds to a Post-Graduate course for teachers and is acknowledged by British and foreign experts. Includes extracts from letters by Lord Reay, Frederick Oldman, Michael E. Sadler, John Struthers and Nathaniel Butler. Mentions Professor Alfred Espinas, Dr. H. de Varigny, Professor Richard Green Moulton, Professor James, Professor Mavor, Michael E. Saddler, Mr. Acland. Signed by Lord Reay, Henry Dyer, Robert Irvine, John Kerr, John Murray, F. Grant Ogilvie, J. Martin White, Frank. W. Young, Patrick Geddes, J. Arthur Thomson, Jane Hay, R.M. Wenley, John George Goodchild.

Gives information regarding the statement and dividend of the Town and Gown Association and asks whether the recipient would consider supporting the Association. Mentions Henry Cook. Encloses a proof [not extant] of the prospectus of the Association. (Two copies).

Reminds Patrick Geddes of the proposal that Professor Cunningham should become a Director for the Town and Gown Association. Gives a positive account on the number of residents staying at the Halls. Confirms promotional booklets are being sent to students who have entered Preliminary Examinations. Discusses the extent to which Lister House, Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House and St. Giles are being booked. Mentions the Venture at Musselburgh has not been successful that year. Mentions Dr. Gibson, Mr. Caird, professor Alexander Crum Brown, Lorne Campbell, Professor Martin and Professor McEwan.

Discusses the annual report and accounts of the Town and Gown Association and requests Patrick Geddes’ instructions. Gives Geddes advice on financial matters. Mentions Professor Alexander Crum Brown, Thomas Barnby Whitson, and Martin White.

Patrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.

Agrees that Patrick Geddes’ proposal of having a warden within the University Halls is worth considering. Discusses whether the code of conduct within the University Halls should be democratic or very strict.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter of 26th August. Discusses the issues which might arise from Geddes’ proposal of appointing students as ‘wardens’ or ‘advisers of studies’ within the University Halls. Gives an overview of the letting situation for Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House, Lister House and St. Giles House for the past three years. Makes suggestions on what events could be organised for students staying in the University Halls.

1. Writes concerning the repayment of a loan to Henry Beveridge by the Town and Gown Association and encloses a copy of a letter from Ross and Connell dated the 8th of November [extant]. Suggests the only way forward is either the voluntary liquidation of the Town and Gown Association or dividing the shares of the Association.

2. Enclosed copy letter from Ross and Connell, to Whitson and Methuen, 8 November 1910.
   Acknowledge receipt of Whitson and Methuen’s letter of the 7th of November. Reassert Henry Beveridge’s position and call for the repayment of the loan and the incurred interest. If the Town and Gown Association cannot repay the loan, then Henry Beveridge will place the Association in liquidation.

Acknowledges receipt of the letter of the 11th of November and 12th July. Discusses the rent arrears for the Outlook Tower, the costs for the development of the Tower paid by himself and the Town and Gown Association. Explains the rent was not paid on time due to all the earning from the Tower being spent on equipment. States he had no further implication in the matter for nine years. Informs the secretaries he cannot pay the sum and was not aware of Patrick Geddes’ initiative of the Summer Meetings taking place in the Tower.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter. Discusses the possible liquidation of the Town and Gown Association in the event the debt to Henry Beveridge cannot be repaid, his skepticism regarding the benefits of a meeting between the Town and Gown Association and the University and City Association and the difficulty of selling the Lawnmarket property. Mentions John Ross of Ross and Connell.

Refers to Thomas R. Marr’s reply regarding the rent arrears, and advises he will not be able to deal with the matter until the following year.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters. Discusses the urgency of having all Directors of the Town and Gown Association sign an official document. Tells Geddes that unless they find other lenders or secure a new loan with the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, the Town and Gown Association faces great difficulties. Mentions Miss Forbes, Andrew John Herbertson, McCandlish, and Mr. Page.

Advises Patrick Geddes to find someone to take over Henry Beveridge’s liability in order to secure the loan from the bank. Mentions Professor Alexander Crum Brown, John Ross, and Henry Beveridge.

Discusses the predicament of the Town and Gown Association, his meeting with Thomas Barnby Whitson and his views on the matter. Believes Whitson should approach William Stowell Haldane regarding this matter. Suggests that if Henry Beveridge’s loan could be repaid the Association would remain solvent. Suggests meeting Lord Pentland to discuss the matter further.

Discusses Dowell’s report on the property market for 1911, taxation and the Government’s Town Planning Bill.