Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie from Sandleford She received Beattie's charming letter of July 5th and would have answered directly, but next day thrown into confusion with little nephew Matt coming from school with violent fever. She thinks Beattie should get Lord Kinnooull to write to Lord Mansfield to tell him Beattie's poor health and persecutions, and that he would be glad for some sponsorship in Scotland. Salary must be left at the discretion of the King. Beattie was right to be cautious of opening his designs to the person who so carefully concealed himself. Glad Beattie called Lord Kinnoull who respect religion and loves virtue 19 July 1772