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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/1/272
TitleTo Margaret Valentine from Edinburgh
Date13 September 1787
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
DescriptionArrived last night in seven days from London. James Hay Beattie has been very ill, or they would be in Edinburgh a week sooner. Enquires about her and Montagu, and where they are - thinks it is likely they have returned to Montrose. Beattie has not heard from them or from Aberdeen for several weeks.
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