Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie Hindered from writing by eye inflamation and other illness. Glad Ferguss did not resign chair as Beattie's reasons for not wanting it are so convincing. She still hopes to get him position in Church of England. Lord Mansfield is Beattie's friend, but is backwards in the church plan. No doubt Beattie will succeed in some mode or other, but not yet sure which 28 March 1772