Letter 1788 August 23rd, Mauchline, to Mr. Robert Ainslie, Writer. [18--?].

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Letter 1788 August 23rd, Mauchline, to Mr. Robert Ainslie, Writer. [18--?].

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Burns informs Ainslie of a suit between Dr. Adam and Mr. Nicol regarding comments repeated by a lady, Mrs. Mc%5F%5F%5F se [Agnes M'Lehose or "Clarinda" of the Clarinda-Sylvander correspondence]. He also asks Ainslie to inquire about a position for William Burns, Robert Burns' brother, in a saddler's shop. Burns instructs Ainslie not to trouble himself with Hamilton. In the letter he also refers to Mr. Cruikshank's role in the suit, as well as Dr. Blacklock and Signior Dasti, Jr.

1 sheet folded (4 s.) ; 23.7 x 37.4 cm.

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Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809

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Cruikshank, George, active 1866-1894

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Ainslie, Robert, 1766-1838

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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. ...

Blacklock, Thomas, 1721-1791

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