. History of Queens County, New York, with illustrations, portraits, & sketches of prominent families and individuals . he country, and was especiallyinterested in the advancement of American commerce;and any project looking to the accomplishment of thisend might safely count upon the assistance of his moneyand influence. Among the many projects which he thusaided might be mentioned that of deepening the mouthof the Mississippi River by the jetty system. He wasgreatly interested in this work and from the beginningnever doubted its ultimate success. Although possessed of great force of characte
. History of Queens County, New York, with illustrations, portraits, & sketches of prominent families and individuals . he country, and was especiallyinterested in the advancement of American commerce;and any project looking to the accomplishment of thisend might safely count upon the assistance of his moneyand influence. Among the many projects which he thusaided might be mentioned that of deepening the mouthof the Mississippi River by the jetty system. He wasgreatly interested in this work and from the beginningnever doubted its ultimate success. Although possessed of great force of character, andbeing in every sense a positive man, he was very retiringand unobtrusive in his manner. He greatly dislikedostentation and show. As he journeyed along lifeshighway he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to abrother in distress, but his deeds of love and mercy werealways hidden from the public eye. In youth, in man-hood, and in age he was recognized as the soul of honor,and the blessings of his fellow men followed him to thegrave. His memory will ever be dear to the hearts ofthe many who knew and loved ?^?i-tti^AEnxiciu^
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