Lord Erroll to James Beattie from Slain Castle Regrets Beattie's unwillingness to be proposed for chair of moral Philosophy at Edinburgh. Does not see how he can refuse if it would enlarge sphere of uselfulness. Would have more ample field for benefitting rising generation there. If Beattie declines, someone unsuitable may be appointed. Wished Beattie could be brought to see it in strong light Lord Hailes does. Will not find enemies in the University 13 april 1774