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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/1
Alt Ref NoMS 30 B.67
TitleLord Adam Gordon to James Beattie from Half Moon Street, London
Date9 September 1760
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryLord Adam Gordon [1726?-1801] Second son of the 2nd Duke of Gordon, and uncle to Beatties's friend the 4th Duke. After a distinguished military career he was MP for Aberdeenshire 1754-68, and for Kincardinshire 1774-88. Retired to The burn, Kincardinshire
DescriptionBesttie's commission as professor at Marischal College signed by the King. He owes it to the Duke of Argyll, and Lord Erroll who interested himself warmly for Beattie. Greetings to Erroll and Arbuthnot
Access StatusOpen
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