 James Longacre died suddenly at his home in Philadelphia on January 1 , 1869 . A memorial meeting was held at the Philadelphia Mint on January 5 , attended by the facility 's employees . The Director of the Mint , Henry Linderman , delivered a speech in praise of Longacre prior to the formal eulogy , which was given by Longacre 's assistant , William Barber , who would be appointed as Longacre 's successor . Like each of his predecessors , Longacre died in office . 
