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most liberal and sympathetic men in the aiding of other young 
men to get a start. He has taken longer chances with men in 
more serious straits than almost any other benefactor of youth. 
Among the well known firms that received their impetus from 
Mr. Cozzens is that of ELtswortH & McNair. These men came 
to the horse market without capital but their character and 
upright methods were early recognized by Mr. Cozzens and he 
backed them without limit. Today this firm counts its capital 
in millions and has the largest equine sale business in America. 
Mr. Cozzens’ gratefulness to Mr. SHERMAN has made him feel 
in duty bound to pass on kindness to everyone he can find, and 
his generosity has been a big factor in many business lives. 
