Letter of Robert Burns to Robert Graham dated Dumfries 5 January 1793
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Letter of Robert Burns to Robert Graham dated Dumfries 5 January 1793 (page 3 of 7)
- Introduction:
- Seven page letter which Burns writes to Graham in defence of the disloyalty charges which had been brought against him. He gives a detailed response to refute each charge and feels he has accounted well enough for himself to ask Graham to support his next scheme for advancement. (letter No 530)
- Image Rights Holder:
- National Trust for Scotland
- Ref:
- BMT173.12C
- Project:
- 618:The Burns Manuscripts at Alloway
- What:
- Letter of Robert Burns to Robert Graham dated Dumfries 5 January 1793
- Subject:
- He acknowledges having 'unguardedly sported with' some Reform opinions in the past but declares that from now on his lips are sealed. Claiming also that he has behaved as a dutiful subject and citizen when asked to sign up to the constitutional creed.
- Who:
- Robert Burns (1759-1796) (author)
- Robert Graham, 12th Laird of Fintry (1749-1815) (friend and patron of Burns)
- When:
- 5th January 1793 (when written)
- Where:
- The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, South Ayrshire
- Background:
- He acknowledges having 'unguardedly sported with' some Reform opinions in the past but declares that from now on his lips are sealed. Claiming also that he has behaved as a dutiful subject and citizen when asked to sign up to the constitutional creed.
- Description:
- Page three is devoted by Burns to explaining his position in respect to the Reform principles charge and he explains his concerns relate solely to in his opinion a deviation from the original principles which has led to corruption.