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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/73
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.73
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie
Date23 February 1772
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
DescriptionShe has no encouragement in her hopes and wishes for Beattie, though all prelates admire him. She has just heard that Adam Ferguson may be leaving chair in Edinburgh and Mrs Montagu wishes to know whether Beattie would like to succeed him. Doesn not know if it could be obtained for him
Access StatusOpen
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