To Montagu Beattie from Aberdeen To Montagu [aged fifteen] at Dr Glenny's, Maryculter. Has little to say but writes because Montagu expectes it. Advice on reading. Read Horace second Epode and conclusion of second book of Virgil's Georgick from 'O fortunatos nimium', over and above daily task of entertainment in Caesar and Homer. Be kind, attentive and friendly to everybody, and have a right sense of duty to God. Avoid dangerous amusements, and especially gunpowder. Good to practice archery, but Beattie believes Montagu has no bow. Mr Blake dined yesterday and Beattie gave him two guineas. Accounts of Jean Valentine's death. Dr Dunbar has resigned his professorship and its succeeded by one Dr Jack. 14 April 1794