This moving tribute to Alexander Wadsworth, a prominent Boston lawyer and philanthropist, offers readers a glimpse into the character and achievements of this remarkable man. Written by Caroline Wells Healey Dall, a close friend and acquaintance, the memoir provides a touching insight into the personality and character of Wadsworth, and serves as a fitting monument to his life and legacy. 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.