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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/359
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie, Queen's Parade, Bath
Date25 June [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
DescriptionYear not specified. Dilly's behaviour over Dissertations such as to forfeit all future credit. His brother would have behaved better. Dilly prefers letters from Philadelphia and Congress to Homer and Virgil.
Access StatusOpen
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