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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/200
Title[To the Duchess of Gordon], from Aberdeen
Date16 December 1781
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 regrets that he cannot accept their invitation to spend a holiday at Gordon Castle due to college business. He will only have three days vacations at Christmas. Playful comments on Venus and Mars. Manuscript to go to press in a few days.
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description1 leaf folded
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