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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 30/2/670
TitleWilliam Duncan to James Beattie from Montrose
Date24 August 1792
Extent1 Item
Administrative HistoryWilliam Duncan. Marischal College 1777-81. Master at Montrose Grammar School. Proposed a deal in 1792 whereby he would become Beattie's successor, and was rebuffed. Subsequently appointed master at Aberdeen Grammar School, 1796, and was first recipientof Blackwell Essay prize of Marischal College, 1797
DescriptionProposes himself as Beattie's successor, confident that Beattie's influence would secure his appointment and that 'we should not disagree about terms'. Tart note by Beattie: 'told him I had no thoughts of either resigning or selling my office'
Access StatusOpen
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