TO DR. ARCHIBALD LAURIE.
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Mossgiel, 13th Nov. 1786._ DEAR SIR, I have along with this sent the two volumes of Ossian, with theremaining volume of the Songs. Ossian I am not in such a hurry about;but I wish the Songs, with the volume of the Scotch Poets, returned assoon as they can conveniently be dispatched. If they are left at Mr.Wilson, the bookseller's shop, Kilmarnock, they will easily reach me. My most respectful compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Laurie; and a Poet'swarmest wishes for their happiness to the young ladies; particularlythe fair musician, whom I think much better qualified than ever Davidwas, or could be, to charm an evil spirit out of a Saul. Indeed, it needs not the Feelings of a poet to be interested in thewelfare of one of the sweetest scenes of domestic peace and kindredlove that ever I saw; as I think the peaceful unity of St. Margaret'sHill can only be excelled by the harmonious concord of the ApocalypticZion. I am, dear Sir, yours sincerely,
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