Letter by Burns
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'
Object no :
BHBN064n
Collection :
Creator :
Robert Burns
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
203mm x 137mm
Materials :
paper
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1964.144.1
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council