| Administrative History | Thomas Gray (1716 - 1771). The modern poet most admired by Beattie. Beattie heard in 1765 that Gray was visiting Scotland, introduced himself by letter, and spent two days with Gray at Glamis Castle. Gray advised Beattie on 'The Hermit' and 'The Minstrel'. Beattie supervised the publication in 1768 of a magnificent edition of Gray's poems by the Foulis Press in Glasgow. |
| Description | Letter from Thomas Gray, Glames - Castle, to James Beattie, Aberdeen, relating to Gray's visit to Arbroath and apologising for not writing sooner. Letter explaining why Gray is unable to see Beattie in Aberdeen and saying that Beattie would be welcome to see Gray at Glamis Castle while Gray is staying there.
Annotated on the reverse of the letter is: 'Mr Gray of Cambridge, Glammis castle 8 Septr. 1765' and 'Printed'. |