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24 consisting of his epistolary correspondence, little need be said. They are written in English, with a sprinkling of French, and possess a polish which is really remarkable when his circumstances are considered.

Our short essay on the productions of Burns, would be imperfect without some notice of their moral influence. It is true, that some of them are unworthy of his genius; but it is deserving of special notice, that many of the compositions which were printed in his works, are now well known never to have been penned by him. Allowing, however, that he wrote all the objectionable pieces ascribed to him, it would be unfair to keep out of view the many moral beauties which shine so clearly in his other productions; and we may add in conclusion, that there is scarcely a single page of his works, which does not tend to the improvement of those who read them.