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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/487
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Sandleford
Date26 September 1785
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
DescriptionNephew Montagu's marriage [in June 1785 to Elizabeth Charlton, an heiress]. Death of Duchess of Portland. King and Queen's kindness to Mrs Delaney - gave her a house at Windsor, and a pension of £300 p.a. She had refused annuity from Duchess of Portland. Glad Beattie persuing Treatise on Christian Religion
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