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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/70
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Hill Street, London
Date21 December 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

Lord George Lyttelton [1709-1773], former government minister, writer, friend of Mrs Montagu and the bluestocking circle

William Murray, Lord Mansfield [1705-1793] 1st Earl of Mansfield and Lord Chief of justice since 1756
DescriptionReports what she has done on Beattie's behalf, or rather to serve religion and morals. She got Lord Lyttelton to tell Lord Mansfield that Beattie would like preferment in the church. Lord Mansfield thought that might be difficult. He and the Archbishop of York have spoken in Beattie's praise to the King who will read the Essay on truth
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