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George Moir, Esq., advocate
Hill, David Octavius, 1845, Salted paper print
George Moir, Esq., advocate
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George Moir, Esq., advocate
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Hill, David Octavius
Date
1845
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19.5 x 14.7 cm
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Salted paper print
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
George Moir's work as an advocate led to his appointment as sheriff of Ross and Cromarty, in 1859 he became High Sheriff of Stirlingshire. Moir also pursued an academic career and was chosen as Professor of Scots Law at Edinburgh University in 1864. During his lifetime Moir was well-known as a literary critic and contributed to the Edinburgh Review.
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