“ The firm steadily progressed, increasing its trade and resources, weathered successfully the financial storm of 1857, enlarged its salesrooms and manufacturing departments, and kept up a spirit of enterprise which increased its profits and strengthened its name. In 1861 Jordan, Marsh & Company bought the retail store on Washington Street where now stands their magnificent establishment, a fit monument to the broad and comprehensive spirit which has ever characterized the career of this successful merchant. ”

“ Jordan has been active in building up the fortunes of his house, he has been one of Boston's most public-spirited citizens. Persistently refusing all suggestions of political honors, he has ever been ready to forward any public movement to promote the best interests of the city, and to contribute to any public testimonial in favor of those who have achieved success or merited public recognition. ”

“ A staunch patriot at the time of the rebellion, a generous contributor to the Peace Jubilee, he has by liberal expenditure of time and money, indisputably linked his name with all that has tended to make the city of his adoption the metropolis indeed of New England. ”