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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/293
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie
Date27 March 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
DescriptionEssays praised by all, especially 'Poetry'. Sorry Beattie does not plan to come to England. Mrs Montagu has placed a clergyman at Harrow as a tutor for her son Matthew. Hopes James Hay beattie will inherit Beattie's genius. Beattie writes English better than any Englishman ever did. References to Hume's 'Life' and Chesterfield's memoirs and letters
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