A scholarly essay (Retiring President's Address) by David Craine examining the life and business activities of George Moore (1709–1787), a prominent Peel merchant, smuggler, and Speaker of the Keys. Drawing on Moore's Letter Books held in the Manx Museum, the essay covers his trading ventures, contraband operations, relationship with Bishop Wilson, family life, and public service during the critical period surrounding the 1765 Revestment. Essential primary source material on Manx merchant enterprise, smuggling networks, and constitutional politics.