“19, Woburn Place, June 26, 1816.
“Dear Sir,—
“It is gratifying to find that the object in view has
been accomplished to the extent originally expected.
“The friends of the memory of poor Burns are deeply indebted to you for the
trouble you have taken, and I am happy to think that your own feelings will
repay you, but allow me also to offer my thanks.
“I am, dear Sir,
“Yours very faithfully,
Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Scottish poet and song collector; author of
Poems, chiefly in the
Scottish Dialect (1786).
George Hathorn (1823 fl.)
Of Wigtownshire; after naval service in the American War of Independence he was a
merchant in London.
