On September 3, 1869, he was appointed by the judges of Philadelphia County a member of the board of city trusts, which has under its care 42 city trusts, including Girard College and Wills Eye Hospital.
Am 3. September 1869 wurde er durch die Richter des Philadelphia County zu einem Mitglied des Board of City Trusts berufen, der unter seiner Obhut 42 City Trusts hatte, einschließlich des Girard College und des Wills' Eye Hospital.