| Administrative History | Jane Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon from 1767, when she married the Duke. The nature of the relationship with Beattie with her is problematic, and one aspect of Mrs Beattie's mental disorder was thought to be the intense jealuousy for Beattie's attachement to the Duchess |
| Description | Letter to James Beattie from Jane, Duchess of Gordon giving Beattie advice and sympathy about his wife's condition. Seven pages, dated "Gordon Castle, Wednesday", in cover sheet franked by the Duke of Gordon.
Also old note or label belonging with this item and the other letters relating to the Duchess of Gordon, MS 30/52/6 - 13: "About Mrs Beattie &c. Marked by Miss Forbes 'must be private, should be burned'" |