| Administrative History | Jane 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 |
| Description | Knows Beattie will no doubt her friendship, but circumstances forced her to be silent. Can now tell Beattie what happened during the alarming period of illness of his worthy friend [Principal Campbell]. When she heard from Edinburgh of the danger, she saw Pitt that day, and told him Aberdeen was to lose Campbell. She was certain Pitt would prove to the world his respect for Beattie. He said he was happy and bade Duchess to send Dundas, which she did. This was Thursday. On Saturday the Duke arrived and had pledged himself for Copland. Duchess saw Bishop of London, and urged him to go to Lord Grenville and Pitt on Beattie's behalf. Also Wilberforce who was convinced Beattie would be the man. She felt it improper to appear against a man the Duke felt obliged to support, but wanted Beattie to succeed. Tells him now, in case others insinuate that she had neglected his interest. Colonel Lennox [Lady Charlotte's Gordon husband] ill, Duchess worried |