Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 Apr.].

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Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 Apr.].

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Discussing his illness, noting that "Rheumatism, Cold & Fever, have formed, to me, a terrible Trinity in Unity, which makes me close my eyes in misery, & open them without hope" and that has been contemplating mortality. Stating that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Hyslop, Landlady of the Globe Tavern (in Dumfries), "which for these many years has been my HOWFF, & where our friend Clarke & I have had many a merry squeeze." Praising David Allan's etchings and discussing them. Mentioning [Robert] Cleghorn.

1 item (3 p.) ; 22.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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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. ...

Allan, David, 1744-1796

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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 ...

Clarke, Stephen, approximately 1735-1797

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Cleghorn, Robert

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Hyslop, Meg.

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