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  <dc:title>William Duncan to James Beattie from Montrose</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Proposes himself as Beattie's successor, confident that Beattie's influence would secure his appointment and that 'we should not disagree about terms'. Tart note by Beattie: 'told him I had no thoughts of either resigning or selling my office'</dc:description>
  <dc:date>24 August 1792</dc:date>
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