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Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 30/2/364
Title	Alexander Chalmers to James Beattie from London
Date	13 October 1781
Extent	1 Item
Administrative History	Alexander Chalmers [1759-1834] Son of James Chalmers printer in Aberdeen. Marischal College 1774-78, pupil of Beattie. Journalist and writer in London from 1777. Edited an edition of Beattie's poems with biograhpy, 1805
Description	Since leaving Aberdeen, depressed with lack of success. Wants to try writing. Old pupil, who acquired taste for belles lettres and philosophy under Beattie. Has submitted anonymous letteres and essays to newspapers, which have been copied by other periodicals. Wants to submit to bookseller. Asks introduction from Beattie to the Dillys [Chalmers was evidently unaware that dilly had died]. Chalmers' brother would forward Beattie's letter immediately.
Access Status	Open

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