The qualities which exemplify Boston, its culture, its intellectual fervor, its grace were supported for the last two centuries and truly longer by the wealth created by this man's intelligence and his friends and relations. Lowell, not just the town, but the family substantiated Massachusetts, Boston and the New Independent Nation - the United States of America. From some sailing ships slipping out of a few North Shore towns and harbors to far off lands and near. The money, wealth, succored the intellect and health of the Boston Puritans and our subsequent culture.
Who can say what America, our country, would be if not for Francis Cabot Lowell. He combined intelligence with foresight, supported by a strong brilliant memory and a resourceful mechanical or engineering skill. What more could be combined.
F. C. Lowell (1775 - 1817)
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