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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/2/539
TitleDuches of Gordon to James Beattie
Date[23 June 1787]
Extent1 item
Administrative HistoryJane Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon from 1767, when she married the Duke. The nature of the relationship with Beattie with her is problematic, and one aspect of Mrs Beattie's mental disorder was thought to be the intense jealuousy for Beattie's attachement to the Duchess
DescriptionDisappointed Beattie still in Scotland. Lord Sydney went to King and says all fixed [for James hay Beattie's appointment]. Pitt often of the company. Most pleasing companion. Poetry discussed one evening. Beattie and Milton were Pitt's first favourites, and he repeated most of The Minstrel.
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