Page.

* 281-6

From Mr. Murdoch, as to the Poet's early Tu

tion,

From Mr. Gilbert Burns, a running Commentary

on the foregoing,

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

1789

Pagr

defence of the Poet,

286-90

321

From Mr. Gilbert Burns-New-Year's wishes, 321

To Mrs. Dunlop the same-approves of set times

290-2

of Devotion-glowing sentiments of a Life be-

yond the Grave.

From Professor Dugald Stewart-his Sketches of

the Poet,

321

292-5

295-7

From Mr. Gilbert Burns, giving history of origin

of the principal Poems,

From the same, in continuation-and Essay on

Education of lower Classes, ~~~~

297-302

Death and Character of Gilbert Burns, 32

The Poet's Scrap-Book, (farther extracts),...302–3

LETTERS, 1788.

To the same-repelling insinuation as to irreli

gion,

To Mrs. Dunlop, from Edinburgh-second visit—

bruised limb,

To the Rev. P. Carfrae-Mylne's Poems,

From William Burns, the Poet's Brother-his out-

set and progress,~~~

325

326

304

304

To Mr. Robert Cleghorn-origin of the Cheva-

lier's Lament,

To a Lady-upon the use of sarcasm imputed to

him against her,

From the same, in answer-and with Farming

opinions,

304

To Mr. James Hamilton, Glasgow-consolation, 329

To Mr. William Creech-Toothache,

329

305

To Mr. M'Auley of Dumbarton - descriptive of
the Poet's feelings and condition,

To Mr. Robert Ainslie-the same topics,

From Dr. Moore-advice-to preserve and polish

his lays, and to abandon the Scotti þ stanza and

dialect-Zeluco,

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

306

306

To Mrs. Dunlop-Farming-reasons for and in-
structions in the Excise-tart expressions, 305
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,

307

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,

309

331

To Mrs. Dunlop-low spirits-religious feelings, 331

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, 334

To Dr. Black lock-a suitable answer,.

335

To Captain Riddel-the night of the Whistle, 335

335

To the same-the Scrap-book,

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

ed nervous system,"

To Mr. Robert Ainslie-the word " Exciseman," 335

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

cal polemics, m

336

337

To Sir John Sinclair-the Library of Dunscore, 338

From Captain Riddel to Sir John-on same sub-

ject,

338

311

To Mrs. Dunlop a luck-penny

Hermitage and other Lines,

1790.

Friar's Carse

311

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,~~~~~

To Miss Chalmers complimentary to her-and

explanatory of his marriage-present state and

prospects Songs,

314

315

To Mrs. Dunlop-twins-criticisms-verses,
To Mr. Peter Hill-cpinions of the Poetry of
Thomson,

316

317

o Mrs. Dunlop-the Major's present,
To apologetical for the bloody and tyrannical
House of Stewart,

317

318

To Mr James Johnson, Engraver, Edinburgh-
with Songs and good advice for his Musical Mu-

seum,

319

To Dr. Blacklock-with Poetical Pieces and Songs
-his Marriage and other movements,
To Mrs. Dunlop consolatory-the Poet's esti-
mate of worldly concerns, as against the func-
tions of the immortal soul-Auld Lang Syne-
and other Songs,

319

320

To a young Lady, enclosing & Ballad upon her,

320

341
To Mr. William Nicoll-last illness and death of
Peg Nicolson-matters theatrical-ecclesiastical
squabbling-Exciseman's duty, 342
To Mr. Cunningham-on Letter writing-exist-
ence and the course of the Poet's reading-
Deism-Scepticism,

344

www 348

363

To Robert Graham, Esq.-justifies himself against
the charge of disaffection to the British Consti-
tution,.

368
To the same-a Family infliction-condolence, 369
To the same shortness and uncertainty of Life-
Rights of Woman.

To the same-Witch Stories of Kirk-Alloway,
To Mrs. Dunlop animadversions of the Board-
malicious insinuations a cup of kindness, 354
To Mr. W. Smellie-introductory of Mrs. Riddel, 364
To Mr. W. Nicoll-admiration of, and gratitude
for sage advice,

365
To Mr. Cunningham-the Poet's Arms, 365
10 Mr. Clarke-invitation to come to the Country, 566
To Mrs. Dunlop-a Platonic attachment and a
Ballad-Religion indispensible to make Man
better and happier, ---

***** 367
To Mr. Cunningham-nocturnal ravings, 367
To Mrs. unlop-difference in Farming for one's
self and Farming for another,

To Mrs. Dunlop-cares of the Married Life-Dum-
fries Theatricals-Cowper's Task-the Poet's
Scrap-book,

To Mr. Heron of Heron-Political Ballads-
Dreams of Excise promotion,

To the Right Hon. W. Pitt-in behalf of the

Scots Distillers,

To the Magistrates of Dumfries-Free School E-
ducation,

To Mrs. Dunlop in London-Mr. Thomson's
Work-acting Supervisor-New Year wishes-
Dr. Moore,-

3845

385

386

387

387-8

369

To Mr. Cunningham-from the Brow, Sea-bath-

ing Quarters-sad picture,

389

370

To Mrs. Dunlop-the Poet's improved habits-al-

To Mrs. Burns-from the Brow-strengthened---

but total decay of appetite,.

389

To Mrs. Dunlop-a last farewell, ............................... 389

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

the Select Melodies,

The Poet's answer- frankly embarking in the

Work,

391-2

Page

Page

391

From the Poet-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"-á Gloamin' Shot
at the Muses,

404

404

405

393

393

From Mr. Thomson-profuse acknowledgments

for many favours,.

405

394

394

405

From Mr. Thomson-views of conducting the

Work-and with 11 Songs for New Verses, 392

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,"

From Mr. Thomson-criticisms and corrections,

From the Poet-admits some corrections," but

cannot alter bonnie Lesley"-additional Verse

for the "Lea Rig.".

From the Poet-approves of the details-offers
matter anecdotic-the Song "Lord Gregory"-
English and Scots se's of it,

From the Poct-with " Wandering Willie," 397

From the Poet-" Open the Door to me O," 397

From the Poet-" True-hearted was he,'
597
From Mr. homson-with complete list of Songs,
and farther details of the Work,
397-8

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

"Meg o' the Mill,".

"

406

From the Poet-Peter Pindar- Scots wha hae

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

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

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

tatie"-verbal criticisms,-

From the Poet-additional Verses to Dainty

Davie"-" Through the wood, Laddie”—“ Cow-

den-knowes"-" Laddie lie near me"--the Poet's

form of Song making- Gill Morrice"-"High-

land Laddie"-" Auld Sir Simeon"-" Fee him

Father"-" There's nae luck about the House"

-the finest of Love Ballads," Saw ye my Fa

ther"-" odlin hame" sends "Auld Lang

Syne"-farther notices of other Songs and Bal

lads,

407-8

From the Poet-rejects the verbal criticism on the

Ode," Bruce's Address," w

408

From Mr. Thomson-Strictures on the Poet's no-

tices of the above Songs-again nibbling at the

Ode,

From the Poet-"The Ode pleases me so much I

cannot alter it"-sends Song" Where are the

Joys I hae met in the mornin',".

From the Poet-sends "Deluded Swain" and

"Raving Winds around her blowing"-Airs

and Songs, to adopt or reject-differences of

taste,

409

From the same-" Thine am I my Faithful Fair"

-to the Quaker's Wife," which is just the

Gaelic Air Liggeram cosh,"

From Mr. Thomson-in answer.

From the Poet-Song to "My Jo Ja et,"

From Mr. Thomson-proposed conference-Re-

marks on Drawings and Songs, ~-~~-

From the Poct-same subjects-Pleyel-a detenu

-where by hinderance of the Work-Song "The

Banks of Cree,"

409

410

- $10

110

110

411

401

From the same-"The auspicious period preg

nant with the happiness of Millions"-Inscrip.

tion on a Copy of the Work presented to Miss

Graham of Fintry,

411

412

412

Page.

From the Poet-" Craigie-burn Wood" and the
heroine Recipe for Song making-Song "Saw
ye my Phely""The Posie"-"Donochthead"
not the Poet's" Whistle o'er the lave o't" his
so is Blythe was she"-sends Song" How

lang and dreary is the night"-" Let not Wo.

man e'er complain"-

-"Sleep'st thou" - East

Indian Air-Song "The Auld Man,"

From Mr. Thomson-in acknowledgment, and

with farther commissions,

From the Poet-thanks for Ritson-Song of Chlo-

ris-Love, Conjugal and Platonic" Chloe"-

"Lassie wi' the lint-white locks"-" Maria's

dwelling"-" Banks and Braes o' bonnie Doon"

-Recipe to make a Scots Tune-humble re-

quest for a Copy of the Work to give to a fe-

male friend,

414

415

416-17

Page.

120

420-1

From the Poet-with four Songs, "The Wood

lark"-"Long, long the Night"-" heir groves

o' sweet Myrules"-"'Twas na her bonnie blue

Een was my ruin..

From Mr. Thomson-acknowledgments-pictures

for the work,

From the Poct-with two Songs, "How cruel are
the Parents"-" Mark yonder Pomp"-adds,
"Your Tailor could not be more punctual,"

From the same-acknowledgment of a present,

From Mr. Thomson-Clarke's Air to Mallet's Bal

lad of " William and Margaret,"

From the Poet-with four Songs and Verses,

"O Whistle and I'll come to ye, my Lad"-" Ő

this is no my ain Lassie"-" Now Spring has

clad the Grove in Green"-"O bonnie was yon

rosy Brier, Inscription on his Poems present-

ed to a young Lady,

421

121

421

From Mr. Thomson-in acknowledgment, 422

From the Poet-with English Song, Forlorn,

my Love,"

423

From the same-with Song, "Last May a bra'

Wooer cam' down the lang Glen,"-a Frag-

ment,

423

418

From Mr. Thomson-in answer,

419

419

From the same-after an awful pause, ............

From the Poet-acknowledges à Present to Mrs

B.-sends Song, Hey for a Lass wi' a Toch-

423

494

124

From the Poet-health has deserted him, not the

From the same originality a coy feature in
composition-sends "A man's a man for a'
that-which shows that Song making is not
confined to love and wine-new set of "Crai-
gie-burn Wood,"