The Works of Robert Burns

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To Mr. William Chalmers, Ayr-the same, and

humourously apologetical,

To Mr. John Ballantine, Ayr-occurrences at

275

To Dr. Moore general character of Miss Williams'

Poems,

260

From Dr. Moore with his View of Society-and
other Works,

To Mr. John Ballantine-printing at Edinburgh,
and getting his phiz done,

261

To the Earl of Buchan-as to Pilgrimages in Cale.

To Mr. Robert Ainslie-friendship,

281

donia,

To Mr. John Ballantine-with Song, Ye Banks

and Braes o' Bonnie Doon, were

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To Mr. John Ballantine-Farming projects and
farther incidents at Edinburgh,

To the Earl of Eglinton-a thankful Letter, 258
To Mrs. Dunlop-treats of Dr. Moore and his
Writings-critical remarks on his own-and
upon himself at the height of popular favour, 259

To Dr. Moore-introductory-the Poet's views of

himself,

259

From Dr. Moore-thinks the Poet not of the ir-
ritabile genus-admires his love of Country and
independent spirit, not less than his Poetical
Beauties-sends Miss Williams Sonnet on the
Mountain Daisy,

274

From the sang to be blacklock-with thanks for
the pet's acquaintance and Songs-Anecdotes, 274
From Mr. Murdoch-a kind Letter from an old
Tutor, rejoicing in the fruits of the genius he
had helped to cultivate,

To Mr. Galbert Bores-further adventures,
From Mr.Ramsay of Ochtertyre-with Inscriptions
-Tale of Owen Cameron-hints for a Poetical
Composition on the grand scale and other taste-
ful and interesting ma'ter,
271-2
From Mr. Walker, Athole-House-particulars of
the Poet's visit there-female contrivances to
prolong his staty,
From Mr. A. M. an admiring Friend returned
from abroad-with tributary Verses, £73

From Mr. Ramsay to the Re.. William Young-

introductory of the Poet,

270

273

To Mr. M'Auley of Dumbarton-descriptive of

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the Poct's feelings and condition,
To Mr. Robert Ainslie-the same topics,

350

To Mr. James Smith, Avonfield-marriage pre-
sent,

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305

306

To Mrs. Dunlop-Farming-reasons for and in-
structions in the Excise-tart expressions, 505
From the Rev. John Skinner, with "Charming
Nancy," by a Buchan Ploughman, and other
Songs his own Latin poetry,
To Professor Dugald Stewart-wishes at his going
to the Continent, ~~
To Mrs. Dunlop-Dryden's Virgil-likes the
Georgics disappointed in the Æneid, often an
imitation of Homer-Dryden, Pope's master,
in genius and harmony of language,
To Mr. Robert Ainslie a dull Letter may be a
kind one, ........

From Dr. Moore-advice-to preserve and polish
his lays, and to abandon the Scottish stanza and
dialect-Zeluco,~~-~

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331

306

To Mrs. Dunlop-low spirits-religious feelings, 351

From Miss J. Little-with a poetical tribute, 332

From Mr. Cunningham-reminiscences of Fergus-

To Mr. Dunlop-domestic matters-Poetical Tri-

bute from Miss La Future State-Zeluco, 334

From Dr. Blacklock-a friendly Letter in Rhyme, 354
To Dr. Blacklock-a suitable answer,.
To Captain Riddel-the night of the Whistle,
To the same-the Scrap-book, ............

335

335
33.5

Exciseman," 335

To Mrs. Dunlop-inequality of conditions,
To the same-first from Ellisland-his marriage,
To Mr. Peter Hill, with a Ewe-milk Cheese-a
slice of it good for indigestion of all kinds, 308
To Mr. Robert Ainslie-friendship-the Poet's
suspicious temperament-his purpose to leave
the light troops of Fancy for the squadrons of
heavy-armed Thought-Marriage,
To Mr. Morrison, Wright, Mauchline-the Poet's
new house, res

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309
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To Mr. Robert Ainslie-a serious Letter,
To Mr. George Lockhart, Glasgow-admiration
of certain Female beauties,

To Mrs. Dunlop a luck-penny

Hermitage and other Lines, s

To Mr. Robert Ainslie-the word "

To Robert Graham, Esq.-Captain Grose and lo-

cal polemics,

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To Mrs. Dunlop-"under the miseries of a diseas-

ed nervous system,"

To Sir John Sinclair-the Library of Dunscore,.. 338

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From Captain Riddel to Sir John-on same sub-

To the same-his answers to her, not Echoes-

Marriage Anecdotes-account of his Wife-Let-

ter writing,

312

To the same gossip of a Dinner-party-Life and

Age of Man-religious impressions,

To Robert Graham, Esq. with first Poetical Ad-

dress,

312

313

To Mr. Beugo, Engraver-estimate of the Poet's

new neighbours-matters poetical,

314

To Miss Chalmers complimentary to her-and

explanatory of his marriage-present state and

prospects Songs,

To Mrs. Dunlup-twins-criticisms-verses, ver

To Mr. Peter Hill-opinions of the Poetry of

Thomson,

To Mr. Peter Hill-a large order-existence,
From William Burns, at Londor-his adventures
-hears the Calf preach at Covent Garden Cha
pel,

To Gilbert Burns-the Players-Verses for them, 339

From William Burns-at Newcastle-wants infor-
mation and fraternal instructions, ~~
To Mrs. Dunlop-the Poet Falconer-Ballads,
From Mr. Cunningham-friendly notices,
From Mr. Peter Hil" a poor rascally Gauger,"
-Borough Reform-Books-Note, with secrets
worth knowing,

To Mr. William Nicoll-last illness and death of
Peg Nicolson-matters theatrical-ecclesiastical
squabbling-Exciseman's duty,

To Mr. Cunningham-on Letter writing-exist.
ence and the course of the Poet's reading-
Deism-Scepticism,

343

513

345

319

320

To a young Lady, enclosing a Ballad upon her,

From Mr. Cunningham-friendly notices,
To Dr. Moore-Letter writing- Zeluco-Miss
Williams,

To Mr. Murdoch-ren wing friendly intercourse, 346

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From Mr. Murdoch-Death of William Burns, 347

To Mr. Cunningham-Independence-Smollett's

315

320

Ode, www.n

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CONTENTS OF THE POET'S CORRESPONDENCE
WITH MR. GEORGE THOMSON.

Page.

Page

From Mr. Toomson-soliciting the Poct's aid to

the Select Melodies,

391

The Poet's answer-frankly embarking in the

Work,

391-2

592

From the Poct-with New Song to "Allan Wa

ter,"

From the same--with Song "Whistle and I'll
come to you, my Lad," and "Phillis the Fair,"
to the Muckin' o' Geordie's byre.".
From the same-" Cauld Kail"-a Gloamin' Shot
at the Muses,.

404

405

393

From the same-" Dainty Davie"-four lines of
Song and four of Chorus,

405

593

From Mr. Thomson-profuse acknowledgments

for many favours,.

405

From Mr. Thomson-views of conducting the
Work-and with 11 Songs for New Verses,
From the Poet-with the "Lea Rig"-" My Nan-
nie O"-" Will ye go to the Indies my Mary,"
From the Poet-with" My Wife's a wanton wee
thing"-"O saw ye bonnie Lesley,"

From the Poet-with " Ye Banks and Braes and

Streams around the Castle o' Montgomery," 594

From Mr. Thomson-criticisms and corrections, 394

From the Poet-admits some corrections," but

cannot alter bonnie Lesley”—additional Verse

for the "Lea Rig,'

From the Poet-with "Auld Rob Morris" and

"Duncan Gray,"

From the Poct-with "Poortith Cauld" and

"Galla Water,".

From Mr. Thomson-laudatory for favours re-

ceived-details the plan of his Work-P. S. from

the Honourable A. Erskine-a brother Poet

and contributor,.

From the Poet-approves of the details-offers

matter anecdotie the Song" Lord Gregory"-

English and Scots sets of it,

395

595

396

396-7

597

From the Poet-with "Wandering Willie,"
From the Poet- Open the Door to me 0,"597
From the Poet-" True-hearted was he," 597
From Mr. Thomson-with complete list of Songs,
and farther details of the Work,

From the Poet-with "The Soldier's return"-

"Meg o' the Mill,"

597-8

406

From the Poet-Peter Pindar- Sects wha hae

wi' Wallace bled"-" So may God defend the

cause of truth and liberty as he did that day," 405

From the same-with Song "Behold the hour the

Boat arrives," to the Highland Air" Oran gaoil," 406

From Mr. Thomson-" Bruce's Address"-the Air
"Lewis Gordon" better for it than "* Hey tuttie
tatic"-verbal criticisms,...

From the Poet-additional Verses to "Dainty

Davie"-" Through the wood, Laddie"-" Cow-