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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.

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.

Summary of the general objects, results and actions of the National Social and Political Conference held at Buffalo, New York, 1899.

Preliminary programme for the Second National Social and Political Conference, USA, 'How can reform be accomplished? A conference on methods'. Includes lists of members of all committees.

Advises of plans for the Second National Social and Political Conference to be held at Detroit. Extends invitation to conference and encloses tentative programme and extracts from previous conference at Buffalo [extant].

Acknowledges receipt of telegram and circulars in relation to International Exposition at Paris, 1900 and the International Assembly. Expresses his disappointment at the late notice of the Paris scheme to British Association members, mentions Mr Griffith's reluctant consent to distribute circulars. Expresses further disappointment at the failure to present the British Association with an account of the 'ecole' and on receiving late advice that Professor Mavor will not be present at the meeting.

British Association and the meeting in Paris. Mention of [Professor James] Mavor and Mr. Griffith.

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.

Outlines his plans to move south, via Edinburgh, in the coming weeks. Advises on progress of preparing envelopes for the guides in relation to the International Exposition at Paris, 11900. Mentions Crowther and requests information on how postage costs are to be paid. Requests congratulations are passed on to 'Jean'.

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.

Advises Marr of Mavor's detainment in London, requests advice on whether and where to send guides relating to the International Exposition at Paris, 1900. Mentions Griffiths and Law Bros. Complains about 'tardy after thoughts' and how business is being mishandled.

Ross advises Marr of his new address at 19 Cheyne Row, discusses new guides relative to International Exposition and the possibility of continuing book sales after the exposition. Expresses dissatisfaction at 2nd class travel, and sends his personal regards. Mentions 'Ford'.

Caudel has learned of Geddes' arrival in Paris from Anna Geddes and advises Geddes where and what time he can be found.

Forwards a letter of Mr. Ferdinand Larnaude.

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.

Unable to visit Edinburgh, due to business. Regrets missing opportunity to visit Outlook Tower. Invitation extended to Patrick and Anna Geddes to visit Warwick Castle. Expresses thanks for article for the W.A.T. and hopes that Patrick Geddes may contribute further information that may help Warwick's cause.