Jacob Aaron Westervelt/christian Berghs Shipyard 1817-1836

Famous quotes containing the words jacob and/or christian:

    I was not unemployed in my profession by the late John Jacob Astor; a name which, I admit, I love to repeat, for it hath a rounded and orbicular sound to it, and rings like unto bullion.
    Herman Melville (1819–1891)

    Oh come home soon, I write to her.
    Go screw yourself, is her answer.
    Now what is that, for Christian word?
    I hope she feeds on dried goose turd.
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