Item 1582 - Letter from James F. Macdonald, Linlithgow, to Patrick Geddes

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GB 249 T-GED/9/1582

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Letter from James F. Macdonald, Linlithgow, to Patrick Geddes

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  • 24 April 1924 (Creation)

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With reference to meeting of the board of the Town and Gown Association attended by Professor Caird, Thomas B. Whitson and Mr. Methuen and the writer. Macdonald's further dissatisfaction with Whitson. Transaction regarding the contents of Outlook Tower. Reference to Whitson having concluded a successful personal transaction on a property in Princes Street, and interest of the Association in a printer's business. Mention of Geddes's previous plans for Outlook Tower area, including artists' studios. Mention of £400 deposit receipt, asks when Geddes plans to come and pick this up.

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  • English

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