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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/1/165
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon, from Aberdeen
Date9 April 1779
Extent1 item
Administrative HistoryJane 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
DescriptionHe is sorry the Duchesss could not visit. On Mrs Beattie's illness. Beattie critical of Mirrors, but will send remainder to the Duchess. Droll animosity between Geddes and Laing [Probably Alexander Geddes (1737-1802), Roman Catholic priest of Auchinhalrig, Banffshire].
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description1 leaf folded
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