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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelSeries
Ref NoMS 30/27
Alt Ref NoMS 30/B.27
TitleMontagu Beattie's correspondence
Date1788 - 1793
Extent4 items
Administrative HistoryMontagu Beattie [1778-96] Beattie's younger son. Named after Mrs Montagu, who was his godmother and took an affectionate interest in him. In his early childhood he spent less time with his parents than did James Hay, often being boarded with the minister of Durris and his wife, William and Margaret Strachan, who were childless. He attended Aberdeen Grammar School and then Marischal College 1792-96. He is represented as less studious and more outgoing than James Hay Beattie. He hoped to become a clergyman in the Church of England, and in 1791 on a visit to London with his father was confirmed by Beattie's friend Beilby Porteus, Bishop of London. He died after a short illness (probably not tubercolosis) on 14 March 1796, presumably just before he would have graduated MA
DescriptionFour letters from James Beattie's son, Montagu Beattie, to his brother James Hay Beattie and father. Letters relate to the health of family and friends and include a letter, dated 3 May 1789, in which Montagu describes his visit to Edinburgh Castle.
Access StatusOpen
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