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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/248
TitleTo Margaret Valentine from Gordon Castle
Date25 September 1785
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
DescriptionShe and Montagu should now leave Lawton and return to Montrose. Montagu should now stop taking waters. He should take bark in the same form and quantity as last winter, and nourishing food and wine. Beattie came to Gordon Castle ten days ago, but bad weather has prevented him from enjoying country air. James Hay Beattie stayed in Aberdeen as there was to be so much company at Gordon Castle. Lists those present.
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