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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/60
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.60
TitleWilliam Laing to James Beattie from Peterhead
Date24 June 1771
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryWilliam Laing [1742-1812]. Student at Marischal College 1762-1766 and Beattie's pupil in 1765-1766. He was Master at Aberdeen Grammar School in 1770-1771. Beattie secured his appointment as episcopal minister at Peterhead in 1771. He had studied Medicine, although he did not obtain any qualification, but in 1782, on Beattie's recommendation, he was awarded an MD degree of Marischal College. He remained a close friend of Beattie until the latter's death
DescriptionParted from Beattie with a heavy heart. Refers to his preaching, and confirmation of 70 young people by the Bishop (Dr Trail) at Slains chapel. If Beattie does not go to London, Laing hopes he may spend part of the summer at Peterhead. Fine company expected there including the Duke and Duchess of Gordon, Lord Adam [Gordon] and the Duchess of Athol
Access StatusOpen
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