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Bonner (ROBERT an American an American)

ROBERT, an American land, April 28, 1824. He came to the United States in early youth, and learned the trade of a printer. In 1844 he removed to New York, and, in 1851, pur- In 1844 he rechased the "Ledger," then an insignificant paper . By energy and talent he made it remarkably successful, adding to its reputation by securing the contributions of Fanny Fern, Edward Everett, Henry Ward Beecher, and other eminent persons.

He became very wealthy, and gratified his taste for fast horses by purchasing the most celebrated trotters in and "Maud S." He made large gifts of the world.

Among them were "Dexter" widely known for his many benefactions. money to Princeton University and was He died in New York City, July 6, 1899. covering for the head worn by women;