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  • Letter 1791

    Letter from Robert Burns to John Gillespie with 'Craigieburn Wood'

    Letter from Robert Burns to John Gillespie; enclosing a copy of "Cragieburn-Wood, A Scots song". 6 four-line verses, and a four-line chorus of "Old Words". This manuscript is imperfect; date, signature and a portion of the text have been cut away.