| Administrative History | Jane 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 jealuousy for Beattie's attachement to the Duchess |
| Description | Copy of a letter from the Dutchess of Gordon, ? Cottage, to George Glennie in answer to a notification of Dr Beattie's death. Letter talks about the Dutchess' feelings when she saw the black seal and Aberdeen postmark and reminisces about Beattie staying at Gordon Castle. The Dutchess writes that she can remember Beattie's voice and imagine him surrounded by her children, playing his violoncello. Letter talks about the scenes the Dutchess pictured when she read Beattie's works and says that Beattie's picture and letters are now very dear to her. Letter mentions the Dutchess' pleasure in talking about Beattie with Glennie, who loved him as much as she did, and who helped Beattie through his long, lingering illness. The Dutchess writes that she hopes Mr and Mrs Glennie go and visit the Duke and Dutchess. |