The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-20
The Will Of A. T. Stewart

The will of the late A. T. Stewart
was filed in the Surrogate's office OH
the afternoon of April 14th. In it he
bequeaths all his property to his wife,
Cornelia NJ. Stewart, and her heirs for
ever, and appoints Henry Hilton to
act in behalf of the estate, and in MAIL
aging his affairs. AS mark of his re-
gard Mr.. Stewart bequeaths to Mr..
Hilton the sum Of one million dollars.
He appoints his wife, Judge Hilton
and VIM. Libby his executors. The
subscribing witnesses to the will are
VIM. r. Smith, WA. White and E. Z.
Marcy, M. ID. The will bears the date
of the 9th of March, 1873. He directs
his executors to say out the following
gifts as legacies: To Gen. B. F. But
Ter. $40, 900; to John NJ. Hopkins, &c.
900. Gifts of 100000 are distributed
in sums ranging from S., 900 to $25, 900,
to those who have long and faithfully
served him in his business affairs. He
gives $4,000 to the faithful servants
of his household. To Sarah and Re-
becca Morrow, friends of his early
youth, and at whose fathers house. he
says, he enjoyed in youth a hospitality
and welcome which he can never for
get or repay, he bestows an annuity of
1000, in quarterly installments, dur
ing their lives, and also house and
furniture. To the relatives of his
wife, six in number, he bequeaths $l0,-
600 each; and to Ellen b. Hilton, the
wife of his friend, II. Hilton, the sum
of $4,000.
One of Judge Hilton's important
duties is to bring Mr.. Stewards part
nership affairs to a termination, and
as far as possible, without loss to
those connected with him in business.
The following letter is attached to
the will:
MY DEAR WIFE 1t has been my
intention to make provision for vari-
Gus public charities, but as any scheme
of the kind / propose will need con-
siderable thought and elaboration,
have made my will with the condi-
tions there, in their present shape, to
guard againts any contingency known.
may rely upon you supplying any de-
ficiencies. l hope and trust my life
may be spared 80 that may complete
the various plans for the welfare of
our fellow-befngs which have already
initiated; but should it be ruled other
wise, l must depend upon you, with
such aid as you may call about you, to
carry out what have begun. Our
friend, Judge Hilton, will, know,
give you any assistance in his power,
and to him l refer you for general
understanding of the various methods
and plans, which have at times, with
him, cosidered and discussed. l am
not unaware of the fact that there are
many who have served me faithfully
and well in my business and other
wise, who should be recognized and
remembered. but for whom, as yet, l
have made no special provision. Your
own recollections, aided by Judge
Hilton's knowledge of this subject,
will doubtless bring these persons to
your attention, and l feel satisfied that
their claims will be justly considered
by you. Especially, however. do de-
sire that you will ascertain the names
of all such of my employees who have
been with me for period of ten years
aud upwards, and l request that to
each Of these who have been in my
for period of twenty
years shall be paid $1,000, while to
each of these who have been with me
ten years shall be paid $500.
ALEXANDER L. STEWART.
New York, March 8, 1873.