| Administrative History | Elizabeth Montagu [1720-1800] She met Dr Gregory in 1766, and he introduced her to Beattie's Poems on Several Subjects, which she admired. Beattie met her in 1771, during his visit to London, and they remained close friends until her death. She was an active promoter of Beattie's advancement and she became his principal adviser on literary matters. His final collection of poems was dedicated to her in 1784
William Murray, Lord Mansfield [1705-1793] 1st Earl of Mansfield and Lord Chief of justice since 1756
Lord George Lyttelton [1709-1773], former government minister, writer, friend of Mrs Montagu and the bluestocking circle |