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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/286
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from London
Date7 February 1777
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
DescriptionHas read Essays with great pleasure and listend to their praises with great pride. Applause from all who have read them. Asks him to draw all the money due on her list. Refers to money for the magnanimous mouse [the dwarf. Reference is to Henry IV, Part 2, Act 3, Scene 2]. Mrs Montagu thinks is a little hard that Beattie excels all the English writers in harmony
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