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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/225
TitleTo Miss Valentine, Montrose, from Aberdeen
Date15 June 1783
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryMargaret Valentine [1763-1836]. Beattie's niece, daughter of his sister Jean Valentine. From 1783 she spent increasing amount of time managing Beattie's household, and became his housekeeper in the 1790s. She married George Glennie - Beattie's assistant -in 1797. She inherited Beattie's possessions, including Reynolds portrait
DescriptionHe thinks Montrose is bad for her health. Petherhead will be beneficial. Beattie will go in two days. Happy to leave Montagu with Margaret Valentine's mother.
Access StatusOpen
Physical Description1 leaf folded; seal gone. Holes in pp 3-4
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