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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/611
TitleDuchess of Gordon to James Beattie from Gordon Castle
Date14 December 1789
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
DescriptionSorry Beattie cannot visit and young Professor unwell. Plenty of rabbits for him to shoot if he has not given up boyish amusements. Could they come forChristmas? She has some valuable manuscripts of Beattie's
Access StatusOpen
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