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MS 30 - James Beattie, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic, poet, essayist and moral philosopher: papers
2 - Correspondence to James Beattie
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GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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MS 30/2/52
Alt Ref No
MS 30 c.52
Title
Edward Dilly to James Beattie from London
Date
2 April 1771
Extent
1 Item
Administrative History
Edward Dilly [1732-1779]. He and his brother Charles were booksellers in The Poultry, London. The brothers were the London publishers of the Essay on Truth and The Minstrel
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Since last letter has sold many more copies of Minstrel. He has asked Kincaid to send 100 more copies. Advises not to be to hasty in bringing out second edition. Could be printed in ten days. He will endeavour to promote Essay and Minstrel. Monthly Review has not given account of Minstrel
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