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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/156
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon, from Aberdeen
Date13 December 1778
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryJane Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon from 1767, when she married the Duke. The nature of the relationship with Beattie with her is problematic, and one aspect of Mrs Beattie's mental disorder was thought to be the intense jealuousy for Beattie's attachement to the Duchess
DescriptionDeeply grateful to the Duchess for considering a visit to Aberdeen. About Mrs Beattie's health. Praises Mercer and Mrs Mercer. He has no news for Mercer but what would give him pain. Thanks the Duchess for her approval of Beattie's philosophy. He will send her the new edition of Gray's poems - the most beautiful book Beattie ever published.
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description1 leaf folded
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