CARTER, Thomas

Carter, as composer of O Nannie, wilt thou gang wi’ me? has been accorded a larger degree of fame in connection with it than any other musical composer who has produced a single celebrated piece. The merits of the song are well known, and its imitation of the Scottish style is probably the secret of its success. Like other celebrated efforts the authorship has been doubted, but proofs in abundance are existing to firmly establish Carter’s claim. A letter in...