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Certificate of good character of Agnes Burnes and her Children

Letter from John Syme to Alexander Cunningham, 26 July 1796

Letter from Dr James Gregory to Robert Burns 2 June 1789

Excise Book belonging to Robert Burns

Music score and lyrics to 'The Shepherd of Dones'

'Willie's Awa' or 'Lament For The Absence Of William Creech, Publisher'

Letter from Robert Burns to Alexander Cunningham, 11 March 1791

'Scheme of Expectants', questions relating to the Excise

List of songs headed 'Wee Willie Gray'

Receipt for an excise fine, signed by Burns,12 January 1791

List of songs headed 'The Highlander's Lamentation'

Promisory note for 100 guineas, William Creech to Robert Burns, dated 23 October 1787

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