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MS 30 - James Beattie, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic, poet, essayist and moral philosopher: papers
1 - James Beattie's copy letters
Collection
GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level
Item
Ref No
MS 30/1/125
Title
To Lady Newhaven, from Aberdeen
Date
28 February 1777
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
On his bad health. He is pleased with the reception of his book by the King and Queen, and thanks Porteus for promoting it. Gives finances of subscription volume.
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
1 leaf folded
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