| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 30/29/3 |
| Title | Letter from Jennie Dick to Mrs Hamilton |
| Date | 1 January 1771 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | ?Incomplete letter from Jennie Dick, ?D, to Mrs Hamilton, telling Hamilton that she makes her feel angry and pleased with her at the same time. Letter mentions Miss ?Ives and praises James Beattie's philosophical works. Letter describes Dick's difficult journey and her pleasure in reading Beattie's works. Letter talks about Beattie's 'Essay on the Immatability of moral Truth' and Beattie's criticism of David Hume's philosophy. Mentions the ?'argure - robed Nymph'; Dick's past 'chin cough' and tells Hamilton she hopes for the good health of Hamilton's family. Dick writes that she hopes Mrs Hamilton will have a happy new year. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Physical Description | Letter is quite delicate and needs to be handled with care. |