Testimonial

  • 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].

Note: It is unclear why this document is with the collection; there is no information on its provenance.