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  • Letter 30 December 1796

    Framed letter of Agnes McLehose to John Syme

    The letter is a composite of a Letter from Agnes M'Lehose ("Clarinda"), alternately entreating and demanding the return of her love letters to Burns, which were then in the possession of Dr. Maxwell, following Burns's death on 21 July 1796.

    Sender
    McLehose, Agnes

    Recipient
    Syme, John

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