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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/65
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.65
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Sandleford
Date14 October 1771
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
DescriptionWants Beattie well provided for and has commended him to Archbishop of York, Lord Lyttleton and other friends. Thinks Gray's professorship can only go to someone from University of Cambridge. Lord Mansfield means to exert himself for Beattie. Dilly's low price for Minstrel. Mrs Beattie looked pale, and Mrs Montagu wondered if she might be pregnant. If so, Mrs montagu would be honoured to be a spiritual parent
Access StatusOpen
Physical DescriptionMain part of the letter in AUL MS 30/2/65; ending in AUL MS 30/28/13
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