Dusty Miller (The)
Source:
Buttrey MS.
Composer:
Trad.
Region:
South Central
Circa:
1750-1799
Year:
1800
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A triple Hornpipe, used as a "retreat" tune by Buttrey. It has a well-known song by Robert Burns attached to it. In the book "Pioneer Days In Nichol" by Arthur Walker Wright, this tune is mentioned as having been played by a piper at the opening of the first gristmill in the area. (1830s)
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THE JOHN BUTTREY MANUSCRIPT
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