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Song entitled 'Mo ghaol, mo ghaol, mo ghaol fhein thu', 14 September 1885

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW87/37

Scope and Contents

Song entitled and beginning 'Mo ghaol, mo ghaol, mo ghaol fhein thu' collected from Ann Morrison née Ross, Rucaidh, Trumsgearridh N[orth] Uist [Knock Ruchgy, Trumaisgearraidh, Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist]. The accompanying story states that the song was 'composed by his father's "banachaig nan gobhar" to the heir of Rararsaidh, who afterwards became his wife, and who made an excellent wife'. A note in the margin states that Anna composed 'Thaining an Gille Dhubh'. Additions have been made to the text in pen and pencil.

Dates

  • Creation: 14 September 1885

Language of Materials

Gaelic,English

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 41 folios ; 18 x 23 cm

Physical Location

5.07

Physical Location

folio 23r, line 1 to folio 23v, line 4

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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