Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], [1795 Apr.].

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], [1795 Apr.].

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Giving the verses of "Song -- Tune, We'll gang mae mair to yon town." Briefly discussing Thomson's "objection" to "Let me in this ae night." Referencing his "Song -- Tune, Where'll bonie Ann lie." Giving the verses of "Address to the woodlark." Giving the verses of "Song -- (On Chloris being ill) Tune, Ay waken O" (here titled "Song -- Tune, Ay wakin O -- (On Chloris being ill)"). Suggesting the air "Johnie Cope" for his "Address to the woodlark.," mentioning English verses Craigieburn and referencing Joseph Ritson's "Select Collection of English Songs" (London, 1783). Mentioning other airs and giving the verses for "Song" to the tune of "Humours of glen" (here simply titled "Song"). With a postscript giving the verses of "Song -- Tune, Laddie lie near me."

1 item (8 p.) ; 22.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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