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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/372
TitleCosmo Gordon to James Beattie from Edinburgh
Date30 January 1782
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryCosmo Gordon [1735?-1800] He was at Marischal College in 1749-1753, and thus he was a contemporary of Beattie. However, they became friends only after they met at Lord Monboddo's house in Edinburgh in 1775. Beattie and Gordon shared literary tastes and often met at the latter's house at Cluny, in south Aberdeenshire. He was member of parliament in 1774-1777, and from 1777 baron of the Court of the Exchequer. From then Beattie referred to him as Baron Gordon. He was Rector of Marischal College thanks to Beattie's influence, between 1782-1788
DescriptionHonoured that Marischal want to make him rector. A more personal letter, with amusing comments on quality charter requires of a rector. Refers to enclosed 'ostensible letter'. Presumably AUL MS 30/2/373
Access StatusOpen
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