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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/189
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.189
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie
Date30 April 1774
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryElizabeth 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
DescriptionSorry she had not conveyed fame of Minstrel. Please University of Edinburgh wants him but not sorry he declines as situation likely to be disagreeable. Hurd's zeal for Beattie. Provost of Eton has taken twenty-four subscription papers and Johnson has subscribed. Mr Gregory [continues in AUL MS 30/28/2:] to study in Edinburgh before taking a degree in physics. Warton on poetry. Beattie's portrait is in exhibition
Access StatusOpen
Physical DescriptionFirst part in AUL MS 30/2/189, ending in AUL MS 30/28/12
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