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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/391
TitleMrs M Wright to James Beattie from Lawton
Date11 December 1782
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryMrs M Wright. Of a family of Lawton in Perthshire, and apparently a cousin of Beattie. Beattie sometimes visited them, and Margaret Valentine took Montagu to stay with them
DescriptionHer bereavement and Beattie's sympathy. Tears of gratitude at his letter. Always happy at being his relation. Concern at Beattie's health, but does not believe there is the least danger in it. Asks that King's College should subscribe to Dr Playfair's book, and that Beattie should write letter of introduction to Dr Johnson for him. Reference to scarcities - less severe there
Access StatusOpen
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