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  <dc:title>To Rev Dr Blacklock, Edinburgh, from Aberdeen</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Acknoledges letter [MS 30/2/191]. Sorry Davies not publishing Blacklock. Copyright law decision a great blow to litrature, and Beattie even more sorry it deprives the world of Blacklock's writings. References to health of the Beatties and the Blacklocks. If the second part of Minstrel has contributed one half-hour to Blacklock's enjoyment, it has answered its purpose. Second edition of second part called for within a week after publication. Explains reasons for declining generous offer of Edinburgh professorship, but hopes to come to Edinburgh once a year to see friends</dc:description>
  <dc:date>23 May 1774</dc:date>
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