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Life of Burns, p. 96 (4 December 1805) Unable
to identify the specific biography of Burns. The following are texts
possibly read by WG:
Burns, RobertCunningham, AllanThe complete works of Robert Burns, containing his poems,
songs, and correspondence. Illustrated by W. H. Barltett et al;
with a new life of the poet, and notices, critical and
biographical by Allan Cunningham. 1786; a 2
nd
edition was published in
1801OR
Heron, RobertA memoir of the life of the late Robert Burns; written by
Robert Heron. 1797OR
Author unknownThe works of Robert Burns: with an account of his life, and a
criticism of his writings. To which are prefixed some observations
on the character and condition of the Scottish. (4
volumes)
1800Mentions in the Diary