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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/199
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.199
TitleFrederick Montagu to James Beattie from Hanover Square [London]
Date5 June 1774
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryFrederick Montagu [1738-1800] Barrister and MP. friend of Mason and Gray. Not related to Mrs Montagu
DescriptionDelivered second book of Minstrel to Mrs Montagu and they read it together. Frederick Montagu likes beginning of second book better than the end. Has more imagery and animated descriptions. Latter part more chaste and philosophical. Beattie's name was mentionedwith honour in House of Commons in debate on booksellers bill, but House of Lords barbarous enough to reject it
Access StatusOpen
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