American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

New Jersey Surrender to Queen (April 17, 1709) Queen's Acceptance of Surrender: <This day the several Proprietors of East and West New Jersey in America, did in person present a deed of surrender by them executed under their hands and seals, to her Majesty in Council... Be it remembered, that on the tenth day of September 1748, John Waddell of the city of New York, merchant, appeared before Robert Hunter Morris, Esq; Chief Justice of the Province of flew Jersey, and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists, on his oath declared, that the name of John Waddell, signed to the...

Charles Wesley (December 18, 1707-March 29, 1788) was a prolific hymn writer and theologian, and the brother of John Wesley, founder of Methodism. He wrote an estimated 6,500 hymns, of which 500 are in continual use. In 1739, Charles Wesley published his Hymns and Sacred Poems, which contained the song, "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today": <"Christ, the Lord, is risen today," Sons of men and angels say, Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply.> 1707CW001 In his hymn, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," 1740, Charles Wesley wrote: <Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to...

Carolus Linnaeus (May 23, 1707-January 10, 1778) born Carl von Linne', was a Swedish botanist and physician. He was considered the father of modern taxonomy, being the first naturalist to classify plants. He introduced the use of two Latin names, identifying genus and species, to classify all plants and animals. Many of his principles and taxonomic names are still used. His works include: Bibliotheca Botanica; Systema Naturae, 1735; Genera Plantarum, 1737; and Species Plantarum, 1753. Carolus Linnaeus had inscribed over the door of his bedchamber: <Live innocently; God is here.> 1707CL001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights...

Henry Fielding (April 22, 1707-October 8, 1754) was an English novelist, dramatist and playwright. His satirical comedies offended the Whig premier, Sir John Walpole, and he was pressured to abandon the stage. He turned to law, became a magistrate, 1748, and helped organize an early police force named the Bow Street Runners. Henry Fielding's greatest novels include: Joseph Andrews, 1742; Jonathan Wild, 1743; Tom Jones, 1749; Amelia, 1752 and Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon, written shortly before his death. In Joseph Andrews, book III, chapter 5, Henry Fielding stated: <Public schools are the nurseries of all vice and immorality.> 1707HF001...

Samuel Adams (September 27, 1722-October 2, 1803) was a Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the cousin John Adams, the second President. Samuel Adams was known as the "Father of the American Revolution." He labored over 20 years as a patriot and leader. He instigated the Boston Tea Party, signed the Declaration of Independence, called for the first Continental Congress and served as a member of Congress until 1781. He helped draft the Massachusetts Constitution, 1779; served as the state's Lieutenant Governor under Governor John Hancock, 1789- 93; and Governor of Massachusetts, 1793-97. The State of...