To Margaret Valentine from Hunton near Maidstone, Kent Problems with James Valentine's naval pension - Beattie had applied to chest at Chatham. Beattie had dined with Sir Charles Middleton, who had laid the matter before the governors, but sent disappointing answer. Refers to Mrs Wright's health. Campbell would not wait for Beattie to finish all visits - left by Berwick smack. Campbell has disposed of his book to the press. 12 August 1787