| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 30/36/3 |
| Title | Copy letter from Mary Beattie to James Dun, from London |
| Date | 12 September 1771 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Arrangement | Detailed personal letter commenting on their activities and acquaintances in London. They have been staying at Bromley with Dr ohn Hawkesworth, and Beattie has had frequent meetings with Dr Johnson. He has been introduced to Sir Joshua Reynolds. Mrs Beattie also describes Beattie's meetings with Elizabeth Montagu. 8 pages quarto. |
| Access Status | Open |