ces Mr. Wm. Duncan of Ayrshire
-Gives his character, and recom-
mends him to Mr. Tait's good offi-
ces-The power the fortunate en-
joy to dispense happiness-Repeats
his request in the style of the world
-His own condition,
- Imprecations,
45. To Mr. Alexander Dalziel, factor,
Findlayston. Ellisland, March 19,
1791. Enclosing a poem-Laments
the death of his noble patron, Lord
Glencairn-begs to know the day of
his interment,
46. To Mr. Thomas Sloan. Ellisland, Sept.
1, 1791. Favorite quotations on
fortitude and perseverance-Roup,
or Auction, at which his dogs got
drunk by attending the guests,
47. To Francis Grose, Esq. F. A. S. 1792.
Introducing Professor Dugald Stew-
art, whose characteristic features he
pourtrays,
48. To the same. Three traditions-one
of them the foundation of his Tam
o' Shanter,
49. To R. Graham, Esq. Fintray. Dec.
1792. Pathetic exculpation of him-
self from the charge of disaffection
to government-adjures Mr. G. to
save him from impending ruin,
50. To Mr. T. Clarke, Edinburgh. July
16, 1792. Humorous invitation to
come and teach musie in the coun-
try;