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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/2/265
TitleAnne Arbuthnot to James Beattie from Peterhead
Date9 November 1776
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryAnne Arbuthnot [1709?-1795]. Widow of a sea captain who died in 1740. Aunt of Robert Arbuthnot. Lived in Peterhead. Beattie frequently lodged with her on his visits there, and greatly respected her intellect and critical judgement. Mrs Montagu granted her an annuity in 1784.
DescriptionThanks Beattie for the print [of the Reynolds portrait]. Would make a journey to see the original there were not insurmountable obstacles. Impatient to see new book.
Access StatusOpen
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