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With reference to Aluminium controversy in Foyers. Asks Geddes about the possibility of his pleading case in person with Lord Lovat. Written in both hands.

Informs Patrick Geddes he could not find any literature on a topic Geddes had enquired about. Discusses the revival of the Scotch College in Paris. Informs Geddes he is to give a lecture on plants and plant names. Mentions Frederick.

Sends Patrick Geddes a photo of himself as a souvenir from his stay at Montpellier. Gives Geddes his address in Bailleul for the summer holidays. Informs Geddes he is happy to look for accommodation for the Scottish students who wish to come to Montpellier. Enquires after the Scots College and mentions his future travels in Denmark and Sweden. Mentions Miss Smith, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Anna Geddes, and Norah Geddes.

Confirms receiving Patrick Geddes’ note. Advises Geddes he would not have been able to offer advice regarding an article which appeared in the Scotsman. Mentions Ernest Lavisse.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter and epistles. Discusses courses and professors he has met when visiting some American colleges and universities. Mentions meeting Prof. Rice, Prof. Clarke from Williams College, Prof. Montagu from Amherst College, Prof. Farbor, Mark and Richards from Harvard University, Yale University, Prof. Hazen and Marvin from Smithsonian Langley, and Dr. Rowlands, Dr. Martin, Andrew and Brooks from John Hopkins University. Mentions Anna Geddes and Norah Geddes.

Mentions his lecture on the University of the Future. Asks for Patrick Geddes’ writings on art criticism and economics for Professor Dorchester who teaches at Boston University. Mentions Professor Adams of Baltimore.

Describes and reflects on the success of the Centennial celebration organised by the University of Montpellier and attended by approximately 3000 academics and students from various countries. Regrets Patrick Geddes and Andrew John Herbertson could not attend. Mentions the creation of a Patronage Committee for Foreign Students at the University of Montpellier. Mentions Scots College and the Institut de Botanique. Describes the various pavilions organised during the event. Mentions Ernest Lavisse, Mr. Soubeiran, Mr. Sollas, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Norah Geddes, and Anna Geddes.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ letter and thanks him for the plans and higher education programs he had sent. Mentions the future inauguration of Scots College by Miss Johnston and Mr. Waite in Montpellier and finding accommodation for the Scottish students. Asks for Geddes speech he will hold on 30 April, which the author intends to translate and publish. Mentions the success of an article written by Anna Geddes on the 600th anniversary of the University of Montpellier, which was published in French. Mentions Mr. Croiset, Mr. [Charles] Gide, Mr. [Alfred Maximilien] Bonnet, Mr. Valery, Ph[illip] Sewell, Norah Geddes, Mr. d’ Albénas and [Andrew John] Herbertson.

Discusses Patrick Geddes’ suggestion on the University reform. Mentions the development of the Scots College and expresses his views on the educational system in France.

Sends a fragment of a letter [not extant] he received from a Scottish scholar in Paris, Abbé Gall, concerning Patrick Geddes’ speech to the University of Edinburgh students. Introduces himself as a French master at Gordon’s College. Mentions acquaintances Geddes might also know: Dr. Bain, Prof. Minte, Dr. L Mackenzie and Mr. Spence.

1. Notes by Andrew John Herbertson detailing number of students, professors and subjects taught at various American Colleges and Universities.

2. General notes by Andrew John Herbertson on American Colleges and Universities, including student life, taught subjects and personal impressions.

3. Notes by Patrick Geddes on Dr. Richards from Harvard University, Professor Adams and Ely Poldcar from Baltimore, and materials to be published on Scots College, Scottish University Extension Scheme and University Halls.

4. Note by Patrick Geddes referring to Professor Palmer of Harvard.

Illustrated pages. Printed from manuscript. Pages 3, 8-20 only.

Illustrated pages. Printed from manuscript. Pages 8-9, 12-20 only.

Probable class handout. Manuscript.

Sends a pamphlet by Dr. Dike (not extant) which he thinks might be of use to Patrick Geddes and his endeavours for the University Extension Scheme.