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  <dc:title>William Creech to James Beattie from Edinburgh</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Submits three version of title page to Beattie's taste and correction. It has for many years been unusual to mention printers' names to a book. The publisher is the only ostensible person. Creech will have copies done up in boards, and packed and sent to subscribers. Forty copies will be sent to Aberdeen in sheets as requested. Beattie to let Creech know if he wants any splendidly bound, such as a copy for His Majesty. No payment needed till all the books are delivered. Also encloses a clean sheet of The Minstrel for inspection. Lord Provost wishes his reign could be distinguished by bringing Beattie to Edinburgh</dc:description>
  <dc:date>19 October 1776</dc:date>
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