To Elizabeth Montagu from Aberdeen Bad health all last summer and autumn confined him to the house. Niece lately married to George Glennie, who was not long ago appointed Beattie's assistant and successor. He has been Beattie's particular friend for many years and was intimate friend of both Beattie's sons. The Glennies live with Beattie and he hopes that this will continue to be agreable to all parties. Glennie is a clergyman's son, and a preacher and a philosopher of sound and steady principles. Public affairs look more promising, but there will never be peace until the French nation cease to be frantic barbarians. Beattie does not think a century will civilise them. Apologies for handwriting. 14 December 1797