Testimonial

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 133 JPJ/41
  • Dates of Creation
      5 May 1861
  • Physical Description
      1 sheet Slight tears to document.

Scope and Content

Testimonial for J[ohn] M[acrae] Moir [1827-1881, journalist, barrister and Nonconformist barrister] by Thomas Carlyle, praising him as "a man of clear and rigorous intellect" [appears Moir was being considered to run a newspaper].

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