Letter: 1872 Aug. 23, Kerse, Lesmahagow, to David Laing / J.B. Greenshields. 1872.

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Letter: 1872 Aug. 23, Kerse, Lesmahagow, to David Laing / J.B. Greenshields. 1872.

Sending a book of Scottish Psalms just published by a friend, and asking for Laing's comments. Concerns manuscripts bought, which were collected by Pickering to illustrate the Aldine edition of Burns' poems.

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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. ...

Aldine Press.

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Greenshields, J. B. (John Blackwood)

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Pickering, William, 1796-1854

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William Pickering and his son Bernard Montagu Pickering were English publishers. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1827-1837. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 190889535 Epithet: publisher British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000543.0x00013a ...