Letter (2 of 2), written by Robert Burns

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This letter was written by Robert Burns to William Burns, a sadler in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is dated 1790.

Letter of Robert Burns, dated 1790

Robert Burns published his first collection of poems in the summer of 1786 and travelled to Edinburgh shortly afterwards where he was enthusiastically welcomed by leading literary figures.

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• Online ID: 000-100-067-676-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OA 74
• Date: 1790
  
• Material: Paper
  Letter
  
• Dimensions: (Page 1) 230 mm H x 190 mm W; (page 2) 230 mm H x 190 mm W
  
• What: Letter
  
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• Who: Robert Burns (Writer)
  
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