long time in connection with some of his
public trusts, says:[16] "He was tenacious of his opinions, and they
were always formed after thought. He was not easily shaken in his views,
but a more just man never lived, and if convinced he was in the wrong he
instantly gave way. Never swerved by personal preference, he did his
own thinking and arrived at his own conclusions."

This, however, was a description of him away from his home. Those who
knew him more intimately, socially, and in his family, received a
warmer, more tender, and loving impression of him. His disposition was
so sweet,--no other word will express it as well,--his temperament so
equable, that the perplexities of business and the trials of life, of
both which he had a full share, neither disheartened nor soured him in
the least. He bore misfortunes and suffering without a murmur. A mistake
affecting him, if frankly acknowledged, would pass without reproof, and
the error would be readily condoned; but any deception or
dishonesty--the abuse of his confidence--moved his indignation
intensely.

The following is extracted from our own records:--

"He became interested in the business of this Company by a transfer of
shares October 17, 1881.

"Upon the death of Mr. John Revere he was chosen Director and President,
which offices he continued to fill until his death.

"He never failed to give the active managers of the business the benefit
of his large experience and his exceptionally sound judgment. His
convictions were positive, frankly expressed, and without the least
concealment, but never in the manner of factious criticism. His generous
and kindly encouragement, his philosophic estimate of the value of
mistakes and misfortunes, were always a support and incentive.

"Until his final sickness his mental powers remained unabated; and he
never ceased to give his hearty endorsement to every effort made for the
advancement of the business, the good name and stability of the Company.

"His cheerful and inspiring presence, which made his visits here so
extremely enjoyable, will be seriously and for a long time sadly
missed."

FOOTNOTES:

[15] The ceremony was performed by Ralph Waldo Emerson, then pastor of
the Second Church, in Boston.

[16] Mr. William R. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Trade in
Philadelphia.

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