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Letter from Robert Burns to his brother William Burns, 2 March 1789
The letter documents a gift and a series of advice that Robert Burns gave to his brother William.
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George Washington becomes the first President of the United States of America.
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Jean Armour and Robert Burns move into Ellisland Farm.
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The fall of the Bastille in Paris marks the beginning of the French Revolution.
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Francis Wallace Burns is born to Jean Armour Burns.
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Robert Burns writes Tam o’ Shanter.
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Letter from Robert Burns to his brother William Burns,10 February 1790
Letter from Robert Burns to his brother William Burns, dated Ellisland, 10 February, 1790. Addressed to "Mr William Burns, saddler, Care of Messrs. Walker and Robson, Saddlers, Middle-Street Newcastle- on- Tyne" warning him about the dangers of London and keeping bad company.