Alexander Chalmers to James Beattie from London Since leaving Aberdeen, depressed with lack of success. Wants to try writing. Old pupil, who acquired taste for belles lettres and philosophy under Beattie. Has submitted anonymous letteres and essays to newspapers, which have been copied by other periodicals. Wants to submit to bookseller. Asks introduction from Beattie to the Dillys [Chalmers was evidently unaware that dilly had died]. Chalmers' brother would forward Beattie's letter immediately. 13 October 1781