| Administrative History | Elizabeth Montagu [1720-1800] She met Dr Gregory in 1766, and he introduced her to Beattie's Poems on Several Subjects, which she admired. Beattie met her in 1771, during his visit to London, and they remained close friends until her death. She was an active promoter of Beattie's advancement and she became his principal adviser on literary matters. His final collection of poems was dedicated to her in 1784 |
| Description | Mrs Beattie's illness, and her joyful meeting with her son. Mrs Montagu fears subscription for Gregory's work would not be succesful unless family have new work to add to existing publications, but she would like to serve son of her beloved friend. He he is a young man of great merit, and brother to her dear Miss Dolly [Dorothea Gregory, Mrs Montagu's companion since 1772, now aged 19] whom she loves with maternal affection. Matt no worse for accident. Two nephews are visiting. Eldest a fine youth with genious in poetry, good scholar and excellent heart |