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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/11/17
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon, from Edinburgh
Date18th century
Extent1 item
Administrative HistoryJane Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon from 1767, when she married the Duke. The nature of the relationship with Beattie with her is problematic, and one aspect of Mrs Beattie's mental disorder was thought to be the intense jealousy for Beattie's attachment to the Duchess
DescriptionApologises for having missed the Duchess's call the previous day. Trusts that she is none the worse for Isabella; Lord Buchan has given him alarming accounts of the effects of that play. Beattie had beenis due to sail for London that day, but the ship's departure has been postponed as the wind is unfavourable. Dated Writer's Court Saturday noon.
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