Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 30/2/344
Title	Lady Newhaven to James Beattie from Kirtlington Park
Date	25 August 1780
Extent	1 Item
Administrative History	Lady (Frances) Mayne, later Lady Newhaven [d. 1801]. Wife of Sir William Mayne. Formerly Frances Allen, the heiress of a considerable estate in Ireland. She kept up a correspondence with Beattie and his wife for some years
Description	Shocked and affected by Beattie's mournful tale in his second letter. Commends his resignation to will of Providence. Hopes Beattie will write Mrs Montagu a full account of his situation. Has not seen her for some months. She has built a palace for herself in Portman Square
Access Status	Open

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