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

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

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Thanking him for a book, and discussing his work on his "anecdotes" for Thomson's work, noting that Burns intends to draw on their correspondence. Referencing their mutual satisfaction with his "Song -- Tune, Cauld kail in Aberdeem" and giving the verses to "Scotish Song -- Tune, My lodging is on the cold ground" with a variant first line. Discussing love and passion, and their poetic implications. Giving the verses of "Song, altered from an old English one." Giving the verses "Lassie wi' the lintwhite locks -- Tune, Rothiemurche's rant." Briefly discussing that song and Thomson's intention to set the tune "Deil tak the wars" to "the old foolish verses," giving his "The Lovers morning salute to his Mistress -- Tune, Deil tak the wars," and further discussing his verses. Giving the verses of his "Song" to the tune of "Nansy 's to the green-wood gane." Discussing songs and airs for inclusion in Thomson's collection, mentioning James Miller's and Clarke's collaboration on an air, and discussing the history and origins of Scottish and Irish airs, which are difficult to trace. Asking that Thomson send Chloris a copy of his songs. Noting that his letter must come to an abrupt close because he is out of paper.

1 item (16 p.) ; 25.1 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Thomson, Mr. (George), 1757-1851

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Scottish amateur folksong editor and publisher. From the description of Autograph letter in the third person, dated : [Edinburgh], 10 August 1839, to Mrs. [Samuel] Laing, 1839 Aug. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270677692 ...

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. ...