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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/751
TitleWilliam Laing to James Beattie from Peterhead
Date14 October 1796
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryWilliam Laing [1742-1812]. Student at Marischal College 1762-1766 and Beattie's pupil in 1765-1766. He was Master at Aberdeen Grammar School in 1770-1771. Beattie secured his appointment as episcopal minister at Peterhead in 1771. He had studied Medicine, although he did not obtain any qualification, but in 1782, on Beattie's recommendation, he was awarded an MD degree of Marischal College. He remained a close friend of Beattie until the latter's death
DescriptionGlad Beattie's health sounds better. Comfort that 'objects' are in care of Heavenly Father, and no longer source of anxiety. Beattie should enjoy the much there is to enjoy and avoid solitude. Mentions Smellie's philosophy [William Smellie, The Philosophy of Natural History, 2 vols (Edinburgh), 1790-99]
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