‘The works of Robert Burns’ edited by W Scott Douglas (Edinburgh, 1877-1879); originally in seven volumes, it has been expanded to thirteen by the insertion of letters, manuscripts, engravings, etchings and drawings relating to Robert Burns and his work., 1796-1809, 1877-1879.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.15955-15967
Scope and Contents
The insertions include poems and letters in the poet's hand (MS.15957, folio 13; MS.15958, folios ii, 19; MS.15959, folio 18; MS.15960, folio 5; MS.15967, folios 9, 13, 14); letters, 1796-1809, from his brother Gilbert about the family; and correspondence, 1798-1800 of James Currie about an edition of the poems.
Dates
- Creation: 1796-1809, 1877-1879.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
13 Volumes ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk