The Oban Times, 7 January, 1911
Cumha Dhounachaidh Mhic Iain
Edinburgh, 3 January, 1911
Sir,–can any of your numerous readers give any information regarding the origin and history of the piobaireachd, commonly called “Cumha Dhounachaidh Mhic Iain”–Duncan MacRae of Kintail’s Lament?
The Gaelic and English titles of the piobaireachd do not seem to correspond, which makes it doubtful if it is a MacRae tune in all. I am, etc.,
Christine