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Appointment of John Christie as Deputy of the Supreme Council for the State of New Hampshire

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Certificate appointing John Christie as Deputy of the Supreme Council for the State of New Hampshire, dated January 1, 1852. Signed by Edward Raymond in his capacity has Sovereign Grand Commander and attested by Charles W. Moore in his capacity as…

Charter for the Boston Council, Princes of Jerusalem

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Charter issued to the Boston Council, Princes of Jerusalem, dated March 11, 1863. Signed by Winslow Lewis (1799-1875), in his capacity of Secretary General for the Supreme Council, and Killian H. Van Rensselaer (1800–1881), in his capacity as…

Circular soliciting Masons for funds to support Boston Seamen's Friend Society

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This circular solicits charitable donations for the Boston Seaman's Friend Society and is dated March 1831. This document contains the signature of Jonathan Greenleaf, a Mason and Congregational clergyman, as well as an endorsement of Greenleaf by…

Circular Warning against the Hays (Cerneau) Supreme Council in New York City

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A circular issued by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, to all Freemasons living in New York and New Jersey. The circular details the granting of charters and dispensations from a New York City-based Supreme Council (i.e. the Hays…

Dispensation for a Consistory at Lowell, Massachusetts

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This dispensation from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, empowered Masons living in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, to form a Consistory. Dated July 10, 1860, and signed by Sovereign Grand Commander Edward Raymond.

Dispensation for Raymond Lodge of Perfection and Raymond Council, Princes of Jerusalem

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This dispensation from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, empowered Masons living in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, to form the Raymond Lodge of Perfection and the Raymond Council, Princes of Jerusalem. Dated July 1, 1857, and…

Honorary 33° certificate for Charles L. Hayes

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Honorary 33° certificate issued Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to Charles L. Hayes, dated September 20, 1898. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "American Bank Note Co. New York & Boston."

Honorary 33° certificate for James C. Bullen

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Honorary 33° certificate issued by the Supreme Council, 33°, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, to James C. Bullen and dated August 20, 1875. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "American Bank Note Co. New York & Boston."

Invitation to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of DeMolay Commandery, No. 7

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Invitation to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of DeMolay Commandery, No. 7, Boston; includes reception for Grand Commandery of Mass. and Rhode Island. Dated January 13, 1900.

Knights Templar certificate issued to George Alexander MacRae, 1903 December 16

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A Knights Templar certificate issued by the Joseph Warren Commandery, No. 26 (Boston, Massachusetts), to George Alexander MacRae and dated June 18, 1919. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Copyright, 1900, by B.W. Rowell, Masonic Temple,…