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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 30/1/329
TitleTo the Duchess of Gordon from Peterhead
Date24 September 1791
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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
DescriptionDid not receive Duchess' letter till yesterday, and then could not get horses to go to Gordon Castle. Sorry to hear of Lady Louisa's indisposition. Describes visits to Fulham and Bath. Met Wilberforce in Bath and later at Sandleford. Left London 9 August. Week in Edinburgh. At Montrose found niece in a such a state of health that change of air essential. Baron Gordon's grief.
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