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Robert Graham, 12th Laird of Fintry
An Excise Permit completed by Robert Burns.
Born17 January 1749[1]
Fintry
Died10 January 1815[1]
OccupationCommissioner of Excise

Robert Graham of Fintry was the 12th Laird of Fintry near Dundee and was one of Robert Burns's most supportive patrons, correspondent and loyal associate. Appointed a Commissioner of the Scottish Board of Excise he assisted Burns with his Excise career and during his 'loyalty' difficulties. He was a great admirer of his poetry and Burns wrote several epistles to him.[1] Burns referred to him as "Friend of my Life - True Patron of my Rhymes."[2]

  1. ^ a b c McQueen, Colin (2009). Hunter's Illustrated History of the Family, Friends and Contemporaries of Robert Burns. Messrs Hunter McQueen & Hunter. p. 139. ISBN 978-0-9559732-0-8.
  2. ^ Westwood, Peter (2008). WHO's WHO in the World of Robert Burns. Robert Burns World Federation. p. 86. ISBN 9781899316984.

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