Papers, 1888.

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Papers, 1888.

Investment papers of 1888. Continue business by appointing directors and the President and Vice-President of the trust in the event of his death or business failure. At his death, his will tried to appoint his great grandson as beneficiary and trustee. His second wife sued after his death and won as the laws of trust prevailed.

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University of Florida

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