Verses of James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd.
Autograph manuscript of 8 lines of verse ['O ken ye Meg o' Marley Glen'].Signed James Hogg.Altrive Lake, 25 March 1825.
Verses of James Hogg, 1825.
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- Dates of Creation25 March 1825
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1p
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Administrative / Biographical History
James Hogg (c.1770-1835) earnt his living as a shepherd or sheep-farmer for most of his life but also wrote prolifically, producing poems, novels, articles and compiling collections of Scottish folk songs. He was known as the Ettrick shepherd as he was born and raised in the Ettrick valley in Selkirkshire.
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Acquisition Information
Purchased for 3.10s.0d. from Myers, 14 October 1953
Note
Call number used to be ms1478
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper: 18.7x12cm mounted.
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Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
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