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  <dc:title>Undated letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Undated part of a letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie, mentioning that she has been reading Dr Bryant's [Jacob Bryant (bap. 1717, d. 1804), antiquary and classical scholar] 'Analysis of Ancient Mythology', Mr Warton's 'History of Poetry' and Lord Chesterfield's letters.  Letter criticises Chesterfield's letters, mentions Mrs Montagu's health and her dining with Mrs ?Wilmots, where she will meet the Garricks.  Letter mentions Beattie's portrait in an exhibition.

Sections of the letter have been scored out.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>18th Century</dc:date>
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