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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/182
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c. 182
TitleSir William Forbes to James Beattie from Edinburgh?
Date16 April 1774
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistorySir William Forbes [1739-1806] Banker, longstanding friend and later biographer of Beattie. From an Episcopalian family, and related to Lord Forbes of Pistligo, whose estates were confiscated for his part in the 1745 rebellion. He was apprenticed to Coutt's bank, becoming a partner in Forbes, Hunter and Co in 1773. He was well-known in literary circles in Edinburgh and London. Beattie met him in Edinburgh in 1765, introduced by Robert Arbuthnot. Forbes was Beattie's banker, adviser on literary matters, and general confidant
DescriptionHad just sent letter when had another letter from Lord Hailes. Forbes urges Beattie to reconsider
Access StatusOpen
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