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This book is a touching tribute to the life and legacy of James Ayer, a prominent figure in 19th-century American business and philanthropy. The author, James Bourne CN Ayer, provides a detailed account of Ayer's life and achievements, including his role in founding one of the largest advertising agencies of the time. With personal anecdotes and insights into Ayer's character, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of business and industry in America. 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.
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Excerpt from James Ayer: In Memoriam, Born October 4, 1815, Died December 31, 1891 The preparation of this Memorial Sketch has been a labor of filial love. It was suggested by notes which my father wrote some years ago, and left addressed to me. From this source I have freely drawn. Much has been written regarding the genealogy of the four families, Ayer, Ayres, Mason and Bourne, -only an outline of which is given here. Iowe much to the kindness of many friends who have aided in making the statements as accurate as possi ble, and, in addition to those elsewhere mentioned, am especially indebted to Miss Ellen C. Ayer, Mrs. E. Corinna Wheeler, Miss A. Lucy Bourne, and to Mr. Monroe Ayer for in...
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