This memorial of the Friends of York Monthly Meeting pays tribute to Lindley Murray, the grammarian and philanthropist who had a profound impact on the development of English language and literature. Drawing on primary sources and oral histories, this book provides an intimate portrait of Murray's life and legacy, showcasing his many accomplishments and contributions to the world. 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.