Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], 1794 Oct. 19.

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], 1794 Oct. 19.

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Approving of Thomson's list (of songs to be published) and giving edits for the first stanza of "When she cam ben she bobbed," and discussing the harmony and tune, referencing Mr. Clarke's opinion. Hoping that Clarke sets his "Craigieburn-wood -- A Song" to music, and praising the Lady (Jean Lorimer) for whom it was written. Giving the verses to "Saw ye my Phely (quasi dicat, Phillis) Tune, When she cam ben she bobbit." Mentioning, briefly discussing, and claiming authorship of a number of songs. Giving the old, traditional chorus to "Leiger m' chose" (i.e., "Liggeram cosh"), noting that it is "still a favourite lullaby of my old mother." Giving an edited first stanza for "Thine am I, my faithful Fair" (later altered and published as "Thine am I, my Chloris fair"). Giving the verses of "How lang and dreary is the night" (here titled, "Tune, Cauld Kail in Aberdeen"), and discussing the tune. Noting that he does not have the same command of English as he does of his "native tongue," lamenting his efforts at his "Song -- Tune, Duncan Gray" and giving those verses. Discussing the inclusion of other songs in Thomson's collection, giving the verses of "The Lovers morning salute to his Mistress -- Tune, Deil tak the wars," and discussing the song. Enclosing a "musical curiosity, an East Indian air, which you would swear was a Scotish one," and giving the verses that Burns intends for it ("The auld man's winter thought"). Asking Thomson to preserve these verses, as he has no other copy.

1 item (14 p.) ; 25.2 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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