Metropolis and country in tears; or, An elegy to the lasting memory of the much to be lamented death of the eminently pious, singularly virtuous, judicious, notable for lenity, clemency and charity, and well accomplished gentleman, highly renowned Mr. Andrew Gairdner : Merchant-Burgess of Edinburgh, treasurer to Trinity's and Orphans Hospitals, and one of the honourable members of the most noble Society for propogating Christain knowledge in the Highlands and Islands, who departed this life April 21st, 1739.
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1863]
A nineteenth century reprint of a broadside issued in 1739 to commemorate Andrew Gairdner's death.
First line reads: What doleful sounds approach my boding ear.
In two columns.
Inscription in ink above title reads: Reprinted from the original by Mrs Stewart, 20 Dublin Street. Mr Gairdner. Nov. 1863.
Gairdner, Andrew, -1739