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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/1/291
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon
Date10 October 1788
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
DescriptionAbout Mr Macintosh who led the orchestra in Aberdeen Musical Society. He has sometimes lost temper with orchestra, but has promised to be more circumspect. He has also given offence to John Smith, governor of musical society, for playing reels. Beattie no longer a member, but hopes Duchess will speak a word or two to Mr Dawney or another of the managers in Macintosh's favour.
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