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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/75
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.75
TitleElizabeth Montagu to James Beattie
Date10 March 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 acknowledges Beattie's letters. She can see Beattie's reasons for declining chair. Thanks for praise of her book. Will go on working for Beattie. Not a day passes in which she does not hear Beattie praised. Afraid his health is not good. She has received new editions of The Minstrel and Essay on Truth from Dilly.
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