| ID |
JSS0040 |
| Title |
My Bonnet Blue lies stained and Bloody (verso) |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/23a |
| Format |
178 x 224mm |
| Medium |
Handwritten, red and blue chalk on paper |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Scottish Music, letter, Peter Milne |
| Item Description |
Letter to the Skinner's friend 'The Laird of Drumblair' which has been entirely crossed out: My dear Laird, 14 Melodies composed here!!! This one just hot, please appreciate the sentiment and place in the Harp & Claymore MS. Peter Milne tells me that I compose better than ever. Alas, poor Peter, Alas La Teste [who wrote many lyrics which Skinner set to music]. Off to dress for closing at Old Deer tonight. Dear Laird this air ought to be copied for you. Not sure of heat [uncertain] shift - yours aye Scott Skinner'. |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period |
1890 - 1903 |
| Associated Dates: Creation |
1890 - 1900 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript |
1890 - 1900 |
| Related Images |
MS2726/23a and b |
| Relationships |
JSS0039, JSS0041 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
