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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/353
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Hill Street [London]
Date27 February 1781
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
DescriptionApproves Beattie's plan to travel south with James Hay Beattie. His genius and how best to cultivate it. Value of travel to young mind. Describes how she will teach him ordinary things like shopping. He will grow less wise and learned, and more healthy and gay
Access StatusOpen
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