My Bonnet Blue lies stained and Bloody (verso)
| 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 |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
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