Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, 1792 Nov. 14.

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Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, 1792 Nov. 14.

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Giving the verses for "Highland Mary" to the tune of "Katharine Ogie." Agreeing that the song "Katharine Ogie" "is very poor stuff & unworthy, altogether unworthy, of so beautiful an air," and mentioning that the subject of the verses "is one of the most interesting passages of my youthful days." Noting that he is working on "Auld Rob Morris."

1 item (3 p.) ; 25.4 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Thomson, Mr. (George), 1757-1851

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Burns, Robert, 1759-1796

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