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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/173
TitleTo Mrs Montagu, from Aberdeen
Date25 June 1779
Extent2 Items
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
DescriptionUp-dates on Mrs Beattie's health and sons lives. Main occupation is correcting and writing essays on moral and philosophical issues, but he does not think to write for publication. He regrets the loss of Edward Dilly with whom he never had a dissention in almost ten years they worked together as bookseller and author. On Hume's writings and his postumous publication.
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description2 leaves folded, joined by a stitch
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