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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/344
TitleLady Newhaven to James Beattie from Kirtlington Park
Date25 August 1780
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryLady (Frances) Mayne, later Lady Newhaven [d. 1801]. Wife of Sir William Mayne. Formerly Frances Allen, the heiress of a considerable estate in Ireland. She kept up a correspondence with Beattie and his wife for some years
DescriptionShocked and affected by Beattie's mournful tale in his second letter. Commends his resignation to will of Providence. Hopes Beattie will write Mrs Montagu a full account of his situation. Has not seen her for some months. She has built a palace for herself in Portman Square
Access StatusOpen
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