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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/675
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Sandleford
Date2 October 1792
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
DescriptionEye problem prevents her keeping up correspondence with absent friends. Sishop of Salisbury has giving living to Alison in Wiltshire, about twenty-five miles from Sandleford, but the Alisons refused an additional offer from Mrs Montagu of a house and £60 a year. Reference to Beattie's niece, and Mrs Arbuthnot's health and annuity. Thanks her godson for pretty letter, written in characters that might do honour to a Secreteray of State. Terrible proceedings of French democrats
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