| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ No individual ever connected with the administration of the hospital bestowed so much personal attention upon its affairs; and a considerable portion of the funds which have enlarged the usefulness of this noble charity, were obtained by his impressive and unwearied petition in its behalf. The benevolence and vigor of his mind were developed on all occasions when suffering humanity made the appeal. ”
| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ He was chiefly instrumental in obtaining from Benjamin West, president of the Royal academy of arts in London, the gift to the hospital of West's great painting, " Christ Healing the Sick," which now hangs in its halls. He was elected treasurer of the Philadelphia library in 1784, and for forty years was treasurer of that library and of its affiliated institution, the Loganian library. ”
| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ He was agent of the heirs of William Penn in charge of their interests in America after the Revolution, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John Reynell Coates, who was succeeded by General Thomas Cadwalader. ”
