The British Musical Biography

[E] Stewart, Neil, Scottish musie-seller, pub-
lisher, and editor, flourished in Edinburgh in
latter half of last and beginning of present
century. He carried on business between
1759-1805, at the sign of the Violin and
German Flute, and Violin and Guitar, in
various parts of Edinburgh, and in partner-
ship with his son jMalcolm. In 1805 the
whole stock of the firm was sold by auction.
Published, A new collection of Scots and
English tunes, adapted to the guitar . . Edin-
burgh [1760]. A collection of the newest and
best reels or country dances, adapted for the
violin or German flute, with a bass for the
violoncello or harpsichord, Edinburgh [1761-
62], issued in 9 parts. A collection of the
newest and best Minuets.. [1770]. A second
collection of airs and marches for two violins,
German flutes, and hautboys, all of which
have basses for the violoncello or harpsichord,
Edinburgh. A collection of Scots songs
adapted for a voice or harpsichord, Edin-
burgh [1790] . A collection of catches, canons,
glees, duettos, etc., selected from the works
of the most eminent composers, ancient and
modern, Edinburgh [1780].

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