DEAR WILLIAM,
Please receive 29 volumes poems, for which you favoured me with subscribers. I request your acceptance of one copy, not as compensation for your trouble, but as a small mark of my regard for the kindness you have shewn me. I sent two for the Kilmalcolm subscribers last Saturday by Gibson, and hope you have received them. I am anxious to hear your mind of the volume, upon the whole. You'll oblige me by writing next Thursday, letting me know, without reserve, what you think of it, and how the west country people seem to be pleased with their bargain. I'm afraid they will think the volume small for the money; but first time I publish sermons I'll let them have a lumpin' pennyworth. You may remit the money when you can conveniently collect it from them.
Be sure and write by Gibson on Thursday first, and allow me to conclude by once more assuring you that
I am yours,
Most sincerely,
ROBT. TANNAHILL.
P.S.—The others will not be delivered in this town till Wednesday or Thursday.