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MS 30 - James Beattie, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic, poet, essayist and moral philosopher: papers
31 - Notes and correspondence regarding James Beattie's health and regarding his death
Collection
GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref No
MS 30/31/2
Title
Copy of Agreement or contract between Dr Beattie and George Glennie
Date
3 October 1796
Extent
1 item
Administrative History
George Glennie married James Beattie's niece, Margaret Valentine. He succeeded Beattie in 1796 as professor of Moral Philosophy at Aberdeen University.
Description
Copy of Agreement or contract between Dr Beattie and George Glennie written on stamped paper and given into the hands of George Glennie. The Agreement says that Glennie agrees to take over the attendance and teaching of Beattie's class at Marischal College when he is required to do so. Agreement says that Beattie has to pay Glennie forty eight pounds sterling for his assistance in teaching Beattie's class. Also, Beattie is to provide Glennie with board and lodging during the session of the College. The Agreement says that Beattie and Glennie signed it and were witnessed by James McCook, advocate in Aberdeen, and John Arthur, Sacrist at the Marischal College.
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