Burns

Letter by Burns

Period:

18th Century

Description:

This holograph manuscript fragment states Burns' opinions on current affairs.

 

Inscription, in Burns' hand:

'Providence appears on some Occassions to be an / Enemy to the Extension of Power beyond cer / tain Limits, and has prevented for many / years the Enlargement of many Countries / Turkey is a Case in point. Denmark is another / and the present attitude of the French Nation / among themselves will prevent them assuming an / agressive attitude to their neighbours / Rob Burns / Mr Williams / Irvine 16th May 1791'

Materials/Media:

paper

Dimensions:

203mm x 137mm

Source:

Robert Burns House, Dumfries

Accession number:

DUMFM:1964.144.1

Digital Number:

BHBN064n

Creation Date:

16th May 1791

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council