Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 30/2/36
Alt Ref No	MS 30 c.36
Title	Francis Douglas to James Beattie from Drum
Date	5 June 1770
Extent	1 Item
Administrative History	Francis Douglas [1719-1784?] Printer and miscellaneous writer. Printer of Beattie's Original Poems and Translations. Supported the Douglas inheritance claim and was rewarded with a farm at Abbot's Inch
Description	He has read Beattie's book [Essays on Truth] twice over in a week, liking it even better the second time. Refers to Beattie's intention to publish on immutability of moral sentiment Does not think Hume and disciples will forgive Beattie, but he should go on in noble cause of virtue
Access Status	Open

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