“The above is written on real occurrence, which fell under my observation; but I doubt the subject is not very well suited for a song; therefore I am the more anxious to have your mind on it, not in that loose, vague way which goes for little or nothing.[1]
I have shewn you a pattern in my last.”
[1] This referred to the song “An war ye at Duntocher Burn,” No. 128.