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The works of Alexander Pennecuik

of New-Hall, M.D.; containing the description of Tweeddale, and miscellaneous poems. A new edition, with copious notes, forming a complete history of the county to the present time. To which are prefixed, memoirs of Dr Pennecuik, and a map of the shire of Peebles, or Tweeddale

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James Forsyth, Gardner, having got Meggie Stothart with bairn, in Lintoun parish, they make an appointment to marry at Newland Kirk, and the neighbouring gentry being convened, the bride in the church, dinner all in readiness, they are interrupted by the minister of Lintoun, Mr Hay.