Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 30/2/166
Alt Ref No	MS 30 c.166
Title	William Mason to James Beattie from Aston
Date	19 December 1773
Extent	1 Item
Administrative History	William Mason [1724-1797] Poet, Canon of York, friend and biographer of Thomas Gray
Description	Hurd, out of pure goodwill to Beattie, advises Mason to mention that he has heard a subscritpion has been sent on foot for new as well as old part of Minstrel. Belives this will be thought unworthy of Beattie's character, and progress should be stopped as soon as possible because it will be disgraceful to him. Apologizes for freedom. [Note by Beattie that he has answered: 'Hurd entirely misinformed'.]
Access Status	Open

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