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Engraving from book West Port Murders, A laconic narrative : [1829]
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PC1, box 30, Folder 5, Item 5
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[1829] (Creation)
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1 engraving : b&w ; 33 x 21 cm
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Part of the Kellogg Library Photograph Collection.
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File is an engraving from book West Port Murders. Inscription reads: A laconic narrative of the Life & Death of James Wilson known by the name of Daft Jamie. In which are interspersed, several anecdotes relative to him and his old friend Boby Awl, an idiot who strolled about Edinburgh for many years. He's to be pitied, that's such a silly elf, who cannot speak nor wrestle for himself. Jamie was such a simpleton, he'd not fight with a boy; nor did he ever curse or swear, at those who'd him annoy. Published by W. Smith, Bristo Port, Edina. Price Thrip Pence. 1829. Reprinted (1881) by A. & G. Brown, 15 Bristo Place and the Mound, Edinburgh.
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Embossed stamp of Alan MacEwan of 3618 Olive Street in the bottom right corner.
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Donated by Alan MacEwan.
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- English
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Public domain.