Franklin County: Edward McPherson to The President
and Directors of The Bank of Gettysburg, January 18, 1858
Summary:
As prescribed for in his father's will, Edward McPherson offers to sell the bank
building to the Gettysburg Bank and mentions his father's attentive involvement
in the affairs of the Bank
Januaryy. 18. 1858.
Gettysburg,
To the President & Directors of
The Bank of
Gettysburg,
Gentlemen-- My Father's Will authorizes his Executor to sell, at public or private sale, that part of [added: his] property not specifically devised or set apart for a particular purpose.-- I accordingly offer you, at private sale, the Banking house property.
My Father preferred, as we do, that this property, should be purchased by the Bank; and he presumed that the Bank would prefer to buy it, in view of the conveniences of the Establishment, the Eminent fitness of the house, the long association of the location and the Bank, and the numerous disadvantages incident to removal.--He also thought that the Bank would buy soon after his decease; and the bill was drawn in expectation of that Event.-- He further thought that the Bank, in considering the price, would be influenced by many circumstances, to deal liberally with his Estate.
He gave all his Energies and abilities to the Bank, whose interests were the subject of almost constant thought and watchfulness.-- When choice was to be made-- as was the case in later years--between neglecting his own or the Bank's business, he unhesitatingly and unselfishly chose the former; and those conversant with his private business can easily see how it suffered from this Enforced neglect. This may not be a merit in an individual; but is a rare occurence, and illustrates how wholly he devoted himself to his trusts. From this fidelity, the Bank has reaped large profits.
I suggest these things, in this [unclear: comottion], with all respect because they appear appropriate to the subject; and I believe they will receive from the [added: President and the] Board the weight to which they are Entitled.
I offer you the property at $6,500.
Various considerations render it desirable that we should Early know your conclusion upon the proposition.
Yours very respectfully,
Edward McPherson
Executor of J. B.
McPherson
