Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 30/2/403
Title	Alexander Strachan to James Beattie from Rotterdam
Date	24 May 1783
Extent	1 Item
Administrative History	Alexander Strachan. Resident in Holland. Not further identified
Description	Concerning the release of Beattie's nephew Mr Duers. Strachan seems to have paid money (£5 - 13s) for his release from prison in Holland and also when the ship he was on was captured. But has not heard a word since from Duers. David and James Duers were the sons of Beattie's sister Mary. He is sending first volume of French translation of Lavater on physiognomy by ship to Beattie as a present. Look forward to receiving Beattie's essay [Dissertations] as a present.
Access Status	Open

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