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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/157
TitleTo Madam, [Your Grace], from Aberdeen
Date23 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
DescriptionHe sends Gray's poems and Essays on Poetry. They are not as good as he wishes. The other poor little book of poems is the only edition that is printed according to his last amendments [possibly The Minstrel and other poems, 1779].
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description1 leaf folded
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