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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/1/300
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon from Aberdeen
Date31 October 1789
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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
DescriptionPain in side prevented him from visiting Gordon Castle or Baron Gordon at Cluny. Very upset at sudden death of John Gordon of Balmuir. Intimate friend of twenty-nine years. Also poor friend William Fraser, buried two days ago [William Fraser of Fraserfield died in his 37th year 25 October 1789: Aberdeen Obituaries].
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