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  Dear Sir,  
 re Proposed Exhibition of the Memorials of Robert Burns, the Scottish Poet.

It is proposed to hold a Burnsiana Exhibition in Glasgow where a Meeting of those favourable to the proposal will be convened during next month. The promoters have in view a Loan Exhibition embracing Mss. of the Poet, the best editions of his works, painted & engraved portraits of the Poet, as well as some of his friends and biographers, painted and engraved illustration of his works and of the scenes associated with his name; also the best books, magazines of early date &c that in any direct way relate to Burns. We hope also to gather some items that formed part of the personal belongings of Burns & his family.

Such an Exhibition in Glasgow—the capital of the West of Scotland—where Burnsiana property is largely held will be most appropriate in itself, and could not fail to excercise a healthy influence on all classes of the community.

In Glasgow the Exhibition would be largely