Robert Burns papers
Description
The papers of Robert Burns contain a handwritten, fair copy of his poem "To Andrew" (1786), letters to Robert Aiken, George Hubbard Baird, Maria Riddell and Gilbert Burns. A scrapbook containing memorabilia and obituary notices of Burns as well as a letter from Burns to Alexander Findlater is also included. The scrapbook was compiled by John Dillon, probably in 1865.
Dates
- 1786 - 1865
Creator
- Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Robert Burns (1759-1796) writer. The collection contains a handwritten, fair copy of Burns' poem "To Andrew" (1786), letters to Robert Aiken, George Hubbard Baird, Maria Riddell and Gilbert Burns. A scrapbook containing memorabilia and obituary notices of Burns as well as a letter from Burns to Alexander Findlater is also included. The scrapbook was compiled by John Dillon, probably in 1865.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository