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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/254
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon from Aberdeen
Date20 August 1786
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
DescriptionJust recovering from fever which seized him eighteen days ago. Does not know when he will be able to come to Gordon Castle. Longs for nothing so much. Being troubled by Mr Woodley who keeps writing him mysterious letters, the last two from Dumbarton.
Access StatusOpen
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