Autograph letter signed : Dumfries, to George Thomson, 1797 July 31-Aug. 1.

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Autograph letter signed : Dumfries, to George Thomson, 1797 July 31-Aug. 1.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270574693

Discussing potential "invasions and piracies" that may be made on Thomson's earlier publications of Robert Burns's songs, assuring him that Dr. Currie will behave honorably. Discussing difficulties in keeping up his correspondence due to constant interruptions, and inquiring after Cunningham. With a postscript describing a rain storm, noting that the harvest will be late.

1 item (3 p.) ; 24cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7188990

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Burns, Robert, 1759-1796

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Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora around the world. Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature. ...

Thomson, Mr. (George), 1757-1851

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Syme, John, 1755-1831.

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