Contact us:
info@robertburns.org
|
Edgar, John (d. 1816?)
An accountant to the Board of Excise and Salt Duties in Edinburgh. His name does not appear on the almanac list of Excise officers after 1816. Burns wrote to him from Dumfries on 25th April 1795, protesting against incurring censure over ['the Wine Account of this district not being sent in.' He explained the reason for the delay — his handing back of the District to Findlater, for whom he had been acting while Findlater was indisposed: 'This, Sir, is a plain state of Fact; and if I must still be thought censurable, I hope it will be considered that this Officiating Job being my first, I cannot be supposed to be completely master of all of the etiquette of the business. 'If my supposed neglect is to be laid before the Honourable BOARD, I beg you will have the goodness to accompany the complain with this letter.'
|
|
|
|
NEW!!  View our exclusive range of distinctive Robert Burns related products. Register with our Shopping Club for further offers and unique member offers.Click here...
 Linn Records have completed their landmark recording of all 368 Burns songs, available as individual CDs or a 12 volume presentation box set. We have full details. Click here...
Search our huge CD and music store for any Burns-related phrase!
Hint: Type "lang syne" or "peck maut" etc. into the Search box there for all artists, titles, descriptions or track listings with the words entered.
 Unique collectors' pieces based on Burns' life and works. (The ideal gift for your Burns Supper guests!) Click here...
 The finest Scottish shopping site in the world, with the world's largest choice of kilts and tartans, exclusive jewelry, Highland Dress, Bagpipes and piping supplies, cashmere, and much more. Buying from these sites helps pay for the upkeep of Burns Country! Click here...
|
|
