Note 301 — No. XXXV.
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[The Earl of Moira was a gallant soldier, an eloquent orator, and a sagacious as well as honest statesman. Having early in life achieved much reputation for skill and courage during the American War, and afterwards in Flanders, he subsequently turned his attention to politics, particularly those of Ireland, his native country, which drew on him repeated attacks from the Ministerial press. In 1812 he was appointed Governor-General of India, and created Marquis of Hastings. He was the patron of Thomas Moore on his arrival in London. He died in 1825.—Ed.]