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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/2/540
TitleDuchess of Gordon to James Beattie from London
Date4 April 1787
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
DescriptionDuchess' sincere friendship for Beattie. As sonn as she received his letter, she showed it to Dundas, who disapproved of any delay in James Hay Beattie's appointment. Proposes to give in Beattie's resignation and instantly appoint James. [Later?] Dundas said everything is fixed, but James Hay Beattie not yet of age. Refers to her friend Professor Ross and his brother in the army in India
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