Weems, M. L. (Mason Locke), 1759-1825

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Dates:
Birth 1759
Death 1825
Birth 1759-10-11
Death 1825-05-23
Birth 1760
Death 1825

Biographical notes:

Best known as "Parson Weems," biographer of George Washington, Weems began as an Anglican priest in Maryland. He wrote several other biographical and moral works and from 1794 to 1825 worked as an agent for the Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey.

From the description of ALS : Dumfries, Va., to Jacob Johnson, Kimber & Co., 1815 Apr. 13. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489377

American clergyman and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dumfries, to Thomas Jefferson, 1821 Oct. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587427

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Subjects:

  • Map industry and trade

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  • Commercial agents

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  • United States (as recorded)

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