Shortly after the meeting , in 1854 , Morgan entered Peabody 's prosperous firm , George Peabody & Co. as a partner .
After some years , he met George Peabody , the well - known London banker .
Shortly after the meeting , in 1854 , Morgan entered banker 's prosperous firm , George Peabody & Co. as a partner .
After some years , he met George Peabody , the well - known London banker .