To William Simson, Ochiltree  23295

May 1785

  • Poem
  • by
  • first line (public domain):
    I GAT your letter, winsome WIllie;
    Wi' gratefu' heart I thank you brawlie;
    Tho' I maun say't, I wad be silly
              And unco vain,
    Should I believe, my coaxin billie,
              Your flatterin strain.
  • Language:

Locations in Harold's Library

  • The Canongate Burns (book)
    • page 141
    • in "The Kilmarnock Edition, 1786"
    • Notes: followed by extensive notes
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