Mr John Dowie, Libberton's Wynd, Edinburgh..
Maidment, James,1793-1879,former owner.StEdNL: L.C.1268(148)
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1800?]
In prose and verse. An introductory letter followed by a poem extolling Johnnie Dowie's ale. Perhaps an early advertising gimmick.
Letter dated: Edinburgh, 14th Sept. 1789.
Probably a later reprint; printed on wove paper and the long "s" is not used.
Letter begins: Dear Johnnie, / I cannot with-hold this tribute of my gratitude from you.
Verse begins: A' ye wha wis' on e'enings lang, / to meet, an' crack, an' sing a sang, / An' weet your pipes, for little wrang. / To purse or person.
ESTC
Bound in a volume carrying the inscription 'This collection is understood to have been formed by the late James Maidment and it has been added to by me. John A. Fairley' on first fly-leaf.
Taverns (Inns)
Ale