| Description | Undated and unsigned letter to James Beattie, explaining the reasons for not writing sooner; mentioning 'The Conduct of M --- with Respect to his Sons', William's health; mentioning Hume, and praising Beattie. Letter refers to Professor Ferguson [Adam Ferguson (1723 - 1816), philosopher and historian] going abroad with Lord Chesterfield [?Philip Stanhope, fifth earl of Chesterfield (1755 - 1815), politician].
Two pages are scored out. |