Kerr's handwriting and bearing his signature:-" In the summer of 1823 or 1824, when my family were at Largs, Mr. J. Archibald had several conversations with me respecting Mrs. Campbell, the mother of Burns' Highland Mary, then residing in the Parish of Greenock. He told me that she possessed the Bible given by Burns to her daughter, and proposed that I should write Sir Walter Scott to ascertain whether he would be disposed to buy this relic of the Poet. I wrote accordingly, and was immediately answered by an offer to purchase, and to pay £5 for the two tiny vols. Archibald declined the offer, and talked of £20 as their value. He continued his visits to me, and soon after surprised me by saying that Mrs. Campbell would be gratified if I would accept a lock of her daughter's hair. This lock is enclosed in the envelope on the following page. (Signed) J. KERR.

“The Bible has been for a number of years, and still is, in the Monument of Burns near Alloway Kirk, in the north bank of the Doon.

(Initialed) J. K., 1876.”

QUERIES.

REID'S MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF BURNS.-In the correspondence of Burns we find mention made of the following six portraits of himself, which, with the exception of the last named, have all been traced to their respective owners :-(1) Nasmyth's oval bust portrait, National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh, (cat. No. 34): (2) Beugo's engraving of this picture; Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, (cat. No. 139 of engraved portraits): (3) Miers' silhouette profile, also in the collection of the last named Gallery (cat, No. 156): (4) the picture by David Allan, illustrating the Cotter's Saturday Night, in the possession of Mrs. Hutchinson, daughter of Colonel James Glencairn Burns (5) the portrait painted by an unknown artist, then on a flying visit to Dumfries, in the collection of the late Rev. Dr. P. Hately Waddell and (6) the portrait on ivory by Reid, (Alexander Read)? Dumfries, which has not as yet turned up in the hands of any collector of Burns reliques.

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The Editor, having sought far and near for information regarding this portrait and the artist, would be indebted to any

one who could, and would, furnish him with particulars respecting Reid, his life, and style of painting, and where his drawings may be seen. He has only succeeded in expiscating the following particulars: In 1770, Alexander Reid, exhibited in London "A head of Mr. Ouchterlony, born in the year 1691." He is mentioned by Allan Cunningham in his “British Painters" as having painted the heads of Burns and his Jean on ivory; and, in a letter to Mrs. Riddell, the poet says: "I am just sitting to Reid of this town [Dumfries is meant] for a miniature, and I think he has hit by far the best likeness of me ever taken." There is also a portrait of Highland Mary amissing. It is said to be an original.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

OF

ROBERT BURNS

1892.

N compiling the First Part of the Bibliography, which comprises Editions of Burns' Works and Burnsiana omitted in M'Kie's "Bibliography of Robert Burns," the editor has to acknowledge his obligations to Messrs. F. T. Barrett and John Ingram for their kind assistance, the former in looking over the proof sheets, and the latter in tendering him every help and furtherance when consulting the rich and varied collection of works relating to Burns, and Scottish literature, under their charge in the Mitchell Library, Glasgow.

The Second Part-comprising Burnsiana which has appeared since M'Kie's work was published-from 1880 to 1892-was compiled by Mr. John P. Anderson of the British Museum, a well known bibliographer; revised and supplemented by the editor. Neither of the Parts, especially the second, is complete. More time and space were wanted to enable us to attain that end, but such as they are, the Bibliographies will be found useful by that ever-increasing body of Burns students, who systematically study the Life and Writings of the Poet.

The Bibliography of Robert Burns is such an extensive study, permeating most European literatures, and covering an area of half the civilized world, that no-one sane man would dream of undertaking the compilation of a complete and exhaustive Bibliography without the aid of the many learned and competent persons, versed in Burnsiana, to be found in almost every country of the world.

In this respect, therefore, it gives the Editor great pleasure to own his indebtedness to Signor Ulisse Ortensi, chief librarian, Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuelle, Rome, for a list of books, magazines etc., published in Italy containing articles on the Life and Works of Burns, and translations into Italian of his Poems and Songs; to Monsieur Barbier, Professor of French, Athenæum, Glasgow, for particulars regarding translations of Burns in French; and to many others who he does not name,

but nevertheless thanks most sincerely for their assistance and advice.

With the aid of publishers and authors of books, music, engravings, etc. etc., the Editor hopes, in the course of future issues of the CHRONICLE, to be able to make the Bibliography as complete and accurate as possible. Anyone pointing out omissions and corrections will confer a favour; and all those interested in Burns literature should co-operate with the Editor in making the Bibliography an accurate and complete list of works on Burns, and books and periodical publications containing articles and references to the Poet.

POEMS, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect by Robert Burns, Dublin : printed for William Gilbert, Great George Street, 1787.

WEEKLY MISCELLANY, Vol. 2, Glasgow, 1789-90, page 175, 'Captain Grose's Peregrinations through Scotland.”

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PROCEEDINGS of the Synod of Glasgow and Ayr, relating to some late publication of the Rev. Dr. William M‘Gill, (8vo 15pp pph) 1790.

LECTURES on Moral Philosophy, delivered at the College of Glasgow, by Mr. Arthur. Written by John Wilson, Schoolmaster of Tarbolton, in the year of our Lord, 1790, 2 Vols., (small quarto.) John Wilson was the Dr. Hornbook, of Burns' Satire.

AN ADDRESS to the Deil, by Robert Burns, with the answer by John Lauderdale, near Wigton, printed in the year, 1795.

LIVERPOOL Testimonials to the Genuis of Burns. 1796.

THE ANTIQUITIES of Scotland, by Francis Grose, Esq., F.A.S., of London and Perth, 2 Vols., (4to.) London: Hooper & Wigstead, 1797: "Tam o' Shanter" first appeared in the second Volume of this work.

PHILADELPHIA Monthly Magazine, or Universal Repository, Vol 1. (8vo.) Philadelphia: 1798: contains Memoirs of Burns, the Scots Poet, pp 83-197 and 255.

MUSICAL Repository: a Collection of Favourite Scotch, English and Irish Songs, set to music, (12mo.) Glasgow: Adam for Carrick, 1799. Several Songs of Burns.

POEMS, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect by Robert Burns. In 2 Vols., (12mo.) Belfast: William Magee. 1800.

POEMS, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect by Robert Burns.

A new

edition considerably enlarged. Glasgow printed by Thomas Duncan, Saltmarket. 1801.

POEMS of Burns, various, issued in 12 parts, No. 1 being the "Cottars Saturday Night," (12mo.) Glasgow Chapman & Lang. 1801.

POEMS, chiefly in the Scottish Dialect by Robert Burns, with the life of the author. Paisley printed by J. Neilson, for R. Smith, Bookseller, near The Cross. 1801.

INFORMATION for James Robertson, printer in Edinburgh, against Caddell and Davies, Thomas Manners, and William Creech, with an appendix, (a copy of the Act 8th, Queen Anne. The Information is 31 pages, 4to. appendix 5 pages.)

ANSWER for James Robertson, printer in Edinburgh, Defender; to the petition of Caddell and Davies, etc., etc., etc. Suspenders and Pursuers. 30 pages, (4to,) December 12th, 1804.

THE POETICAL Works of Robert Bnrns, in 2 Vols., with a complete Glossary and Life of the Author, (12mo.) London: James Goodwin 1812. Portrait of Burns, engraved by M'Kenzie, Vignettes and Illustrative Plates, by Muss and Brooke, engraved by Wallis. reprint of Oddy's Edition. 1810.

POETICAL Works of Robert Burns; with his Life.

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Ornamented with

engravings on wood by Mr. Bewick, from original designs by Mr. Thurnston, 2 Vols., 12mo. Alnwick: W. Davison, 1810.

ANOTHER ALNWICK Edition, which has the frontispiece of the 1812 edition, but differs otherwise, not dated but later.

THE HIGHLANDERS, and other Poems by Mrs. Grant, Laggan. (12mo.) Edinburgh; Ballantyne & Co. 1810. Contains Poems on Burns, pp 3, 8, 13.

THE POETICAL Works of Robert Burns, in 2 Vols., with a complete Glossary and Life of the Author. London: printed by W. Lewis, St. John's Square, for James Goodwin, Ave Maria-Lane, Paternoster Row. 1812.

EDINBURGH Christian Instructor, 1814-15, Vol. 8, 9, 10, 11; 4 Vols. (8vo.) W. Blackwood & Co. Contains several notices of Burns.

THE SCOTS Magazine and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany, 1814. Contains poems by, and on, Burns, pp 535, 615, 696, 856.

A REVIEW of the Life of Robert Burns, and of various criticisms on his Character and Writings by Alexander Peterkin, (8vo.) Edinburgh Macredie, Kelly, and MacKersey, appeared in Vol. 4 of edition of Burns, published by above Firm, in 1815. New Title page.

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THE POETICAL Works of Robert Burns, to which is prefixed the Author's Life, (12mo.) Edinburgh Oliver & Boyd, 1816. Engraved portrait of Burns and Vignette from 'Poor Mailie' on engraved Title page.

LETTERS addressed to Clarinda etc., by Robert Burns, (12mo.) Belfast: L. Rea, 1816. A reprint of Belfast edition.

1814.

COMPLETE Collection of the Songs of Robert Burns. Extracted from his works and various other publications, (18mo.) Edinburgh: C. Stewart. 1817.