EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE:
I lack JBT’s journal (a key item), known to have been possessed by Moffatt.
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1. Moffatt had obtained a copy of J B Tyrrell’s report, which I believe to be identical to his journal; I have been unable to access it.
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4. As well, Moffatt had corresponded with JBT; only a little information (kindly provided by participants) from these exchanges is available. It is clear, however, that Tyrrell had provided Moffatt with rapids information significantly beyond that given in JBT’s book.
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A strong argument could be made that Alan Jacobs ignored "information significantly beyond that given in JBT’s book" using his own words. There is a strong argument that Alan Jacobs came to conclusions knowingly ignorant. It could be argued judging Alan Jacobs under Alan Jacobs' conceits the label DECEIT could be used. That is a bridge too far for me. Alan Jacobs repeatedly blames J B Tyrrell’ for Moffatts behavior on that fateful day. Ignorance is not deceit but willful ignorance is getting close.