To William Laing from Aberdeen Complains of numerous symptoms. Account of sister's death: had gon out to visit Provost Christie. Taken suddenly ill in street near Mrs Bean's inn. Died two days later. James Hay Beattie's papers in press, printed to sixtieth page by John Moir of Longside, recommended by Arbuthnot. He enters the business with great enthusiasm. Beattie likely to have numerous class, but unable to do them justice. 5 November 1793