Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 June 17].

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Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 June 17].

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Noting that he once mentioned the air "Here's a health to them that's awa, hiney," stating that he has "just been trying to suit it with verses," and giving the verses of "Here 's a health to ane I lo'e dear." Stating that this letter will be delivered by Mr. Lewars, "a young fellow of uncommon merit," and giving an introduction. Stating that he has not kept copies of the songs he has sent to Thomson over the years, and asking him, "when you have compleat [sic] leisure" to send the originals or copies, noting that Burns has "a fancy to review them all & possibly may mend some of them," and that he would "rather be the author of five well-written songs than of ten otherwise." Stating that he would suppress the verses to "Cauld kail in Aberdeem" and "Laddie lie near me," because "they are neither worthy of my name, nor of your book." Hoping that the approaching summer will "set me to rights," but noting that he as yet "cannot boast of returning health." Mentioning that "my complaint is a flying gout: -- a damnable business!"

1 item (4 p.) ; 23.7 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. ...

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