"I cannot tell a lie, I did it with my little hatchet."

“Mason Locke Weems at NNDB”

“A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George Washington by Mason Locke Weems”

“Even common passions... will put him up to his mettle.”

“Feeling that the silver chord of life is loosing, and that his spirit is ready to quit her old companion the body, he extends himself on his bed — closes his eyes for the last time, with his own hands — folds his arms decently on his breast, then breathing out "Father of mercies! take me to thyself," — he fell asleep. Swift on angels' wings the brightening saint ascended; while voices more than human were heard warbling through the happy regions, and hymning the great procession towards the gates of heaven. His glorious coming was seen far off, and myriads of mighty angels hastened forth, with golden harps, to welcome the honored stranger.”

“Online Books by Parson Weems”

“Mason Lock Weems at FamousAmericans.net”