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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/1/242
TitleTo Margaret Valentine from from Montrose
Date22 September 1784
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
DescriptionTravel with James Hay Beattie from Edinburgh. Margaret Valentine and Montagu still at Lawton with Wrights. Sad they were not at Montrose. He has brought a box full of curious things for Montagu from London. Begs her to come with Montagu in chaise with bearer of letter - expected Friday.
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