Life of Amos A. Lawrence
Life of Amos A. Lawrence

Author: William Lawrence

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022818958

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Amos Adams Lawrence was one of the most prominent businessmen and philanthropists of 19th-century America, and this book provides a comprehensive account of his life and work. Written by his grandson, William Lawrence, the book draws on Lawrence's personal diaries and correspondence to offer a vivid portrait of a man who played a key role in shaping American industry and society. For readers interested in the history of American business, philanthropy, and social reform, this book is an invaluable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Life of Amos A. Lawrence; with Extracts from His Diary and Correspondence
Life of Amos A. Lawrence; with Extracts from His Diary and Correspondence

Author: William Lawrence

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781230357508

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... LAST TEAES. 1882-1886. It will be remembered that Mr. Lawrence had entered business for himself, and by his own ability had reached his present position. In the mean time the old firm of A. & A. Lawrence & Co. had dissolved and their large business had been distributed among different firms. The largest selling agency, that of the Pacific Mills, had been given to Messrs. James L. Little & Co., who in 1882 resigned the charge. It was with great satisfaction that Mr. Lawrence learned that the directors of the Pacific Mills had offered the agency to his firm of Lawrence & Co., for it was the indorsement by those best able to judge of his own business capacity and success, and it was a fitting climax to his mercantile life. Moreover, a return of this great agency to the family was significant of their ability to handle it. His record is characteristic. "January 6, 1883. The Pacific Mills Corporation, through its directors (all of whom signed the proposition), have offered to my firm the direction of their vast business, the largest in the United States. May God direct us to a right decision; and if we undertake it, may He give us success and wisdom to use the results in his service, and not in selfish gratification; so that we, and our children after us, may not be damaged by it. Amen." It required courage to assume, at his age, new and heavy responsibilities, and to reorganize the firm by calling in new partners; but with the help of his son he undertook it, throwing off the smaller selling agencies and retaining only the Cocheco and Salmon Falls with the Pacific. Other new philanthropic interests gave him thought and work. At this time he realized more than ever the evils of the liquor traffic, and its baneful effects in politics and...