and homes. As it was known that he had money and benevolent intentions
in regard to the use of it, many methods were suggested to him for that
purpose. Some of these he investigated with care, but he never saw
occasion to change the purpose which he formed more than ten years ago,
to make the colored people his beneficiaries through the American
Missionary Association, which he found was doing so large and
successful a work among the very people whom he wished to benefit, and
in methods in accordance with his own views. More than ten years ago he
had incorporated in his will a legacy of $100,000 for the Association.
It was suggested to him at that time that he should become his own
executor, but he felt that his securities were safe and productive, and
at last it became a cherished purpose with him to make the gift a
million of dollars as soon as he could do so with due regard to other
objects he had in view.

The consummation of this great purpose was finally closed by the
transfer (October 22nd) of the securities to the Association by the
Hon. Luzon B. Morris, who has been throughout his trusted and honored
legal and financial adviser. This gift enrolls Mr. Hand among the
honored names of wealthy men who have devoted their fortunes, not to
mere display or personal gratification, but to elevate and bless the
ignorant and needy.

Mr. Hand is a man of tall, commanding presence, and still at the age of
eighty-seven writes with a firm and bold hand, and expresses himself in
brief and vigorous language.

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THE DEED OF TRUST.