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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/49
Alt Ref NoMS 30 c.49
TitleJames Williamson to James Beattie from Oxford
Date3 February 1771
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryJames Williamson [1743-1813] was a pupil of Beattie at Marischal College, probably around 1759-1763. Listed in the Marischal Fasti as becoming a minister in the Church of Scotland. He was at St Alban's Hall, Oxford, in 1768-1772. He was Fellow of Hertford College in 1783. He studied Mathematics and wrote a treatise on Euclid. He was a strong admirer of Beattie, who in return advised Williamson on his studies
DescriptionQuotes Critical Review and London Magazine's comments on The Minstrel, and doubts Beattie's ability to support such a universal applause. Lord Chatman's praise of Essay of Truth. Williamson has written a satirical pamphelet about Hume's response to Beattie's book, but doubts it will be published. Though Beattie should get £200 for first two editions of his book. 'Don't let them cheat you over The Minstrel'
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