Verses of James Hogg, 1825.

This material is held atUniversity of St Andrews Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 227 msPR4791.O5
  • Dates of Creation
    • 25 March 1825
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1p

Scope and Content

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.

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.

Arrangement

Single item

Access Information

By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

Purchased for 3.10s.0d. from Myers, 14 October 1953

Note

Call number used to be ms1478

Other Finding Aids

Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Paper: 18.7x12cm mounted.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database

Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.

Accruals

None