Letter: 1820 Nov. 17, Peterhead, to David Laing, Edinburgh / P. Buchan. 1820.

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Letter: 1820 Nov. 17, Peterhead, to David Laing, Edinburgh / P. Buchan. 1820.

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Discusses some manuscripts in the possession of William Forbes, the Aberdeenshire poets and his employment prospects.

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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Buchan, Peter, 1790-1854

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