Database of Poems
Address to Thomas Coats Esq. of Ferguslie
1867-8: Representation of the People Acts
Author: John Macgregor (1790-1870)
Publication: Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser
Published: 30 May 1868
Place of publication: Paisley, Scotland
Publication type: Newspaper/Periodical
Featured individuals:
Thomas Coats (1809-1883)
Marion White
No full copy of this poem is available.
Archive/Library: Paisley Central Library
This poem by John MacGregor of Kilbarchan, a poet and textile worker, who had been involved in Reform politics since the early nineteenth century, celebrates the generosity of local thread manufacturer, Thomas Coats of Ferguslie who gifted the town the Fountain Gardens. The poem also praises Coats' political activism, most notably his support for reform in 'Poland, Hungary, Italy'. It mentions a lecture in Coats' mansion from Marion White on 'Italian strife'. It ends 'O Marion White! darling! where art thou now?'.