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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/430
TitleLord William Gordon to James Beattiefrom Scarborough
Date21 September 1783
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryLord William Gordon [1744-1823] Second son of the 3rd Duke of Gordon, and younger brother of Beattie's friend the 4th Duke. The manic character of his letters to beattiewas characteristic of his life. He caused a scandal in 1769 when he eloped with Sarah Lennox, wife of Sir Charles Bunbury. He married Frances Shepherd, daughter of Viscount Irvine in 1781, though her guardian opposed the marriage
DescriptionPersuading beattie to go to Scarborough. Asks him to conceal this letter. Riding on porpoise or honest seal
Access StatusOpen
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