| Administrative History | Elizabeth Montagu [1720-1800] She met Dr Gregory in 1766, and he introduced her to Beattie's Poems on Several Subjects, which she admired. Beattie met her in 1771, during his visit to London, and they remained close friends until her death. She was an active promoter of Beattie's advancement and she became his principal adviser on literary matters. His final collection of poems was dedicated to her in 1784 |
| Description | Re: gratitude for her goodness, reporting his visit to Lord Mansfield and discussion of his work; mentions the office of Professor Modern History at Cambridge is vacant, but doubts that it can be given to a Scotsman; reminds her of her intention to write to the editor of the new ed. of , Spectator and Guardian, Dr John Calder; mentions that the 3rd ed of his Essay is going to be printed, and payments by Dilly for the 2nd ed. of The Minstrel |