The Memoir of William Randall Saxton (1838) is a book written by Charles Turner Torrey. It is a biographical account of the life of William Randall Saxton, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist of the early 19th century. The book chronicles Saxton's early life, his rise to success in the business world, and his philanthropic endeavors.Saxton was born in Connecticut in 1781 and began his career as a merchant in New York City. He soon...