A Memorial Of Joshua Bates, From The City Of Boston (1865)

A Memorial of Joshua Bates, From the City of Boston (1865) is a book written by the City Council of Boston, Massachusetts, as a tribute to Joshua Bates, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who had recently passed away. The book is a collection of speeches, letters, and other writings that memorialize Bates and his contributions to the city of Boston and to society at large.The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief biography of Bates, including his early life in Massachusetts and his successful career as a banker in London. The introduction also highlights Bates' philanthropic endeavors, including his generous donations to institutions such as Harvard University and the Boston Public Library.The remainder of the book consists of various speeches and letters that were delivered in honor of Bates after his death. These include speeches by prominent figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Edward Everett, as well as letters from Bates' friends and colleagues.Throughout the book, the speakers and writers express their admiration for Bates and his many accomplishments. They praise his intelligence, his business acumen, and his commitment to philanthropy. They also reflect on the impact that Bates had on their own lives and on the city of Boston as a whole.Overall, A Memorial of Joshua Bates, From the City of Boston (1865) is a touching tribute to a remarkable man who made a lasting impact on his community and on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.