Robert Arbuthnot to Beattie from Edinburgh This comprises of two letters: The first is addressed to Robert Arbutnhot from Miss Bethune: As promised gives opinion of Mrs Beattie. She complains of diet, which Miss Bethune thinks coarse, and not according to Beattie's instructions. Dr Stewart should attend to this, being the only way he can help since she refuses medicines. Her health does not allow a move with safety, so all her friends can do is recommend a proper servant. The second is from Robert Arbuthnot to Beattie: Encloses letter from miss Bethune. A sensible resonable woman, much attached to Mrs Beattie. Arbuthnot approves her suggestion of sending a prudent faithful servant to take charge of Mrs Beattie. She has a terror of going in a carriage, though Miss Bethune was prepared to take her to the north country and take charge of her. Dr Dun should now be satisfied and not disturb Beattie. Hopes Beattie is benefitting from Peterhead. Praises style and content of Beattie's manuscript. Observations on the slave trade excellent. [Note by Beattie that he answered the part about Mrs Beattie and Miss Bethune on July 5th and the rest on July 9th] 30 June 1792 - 1 July 1792