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Receipt for jewels. Dated June 30, 1795. An itemized receipt for jewels purchased by Columbian Lodge from Paul Revere and Son. Signed by Paul Revere.

A 1958 printed transcription and facsimile of the 1784 charter issued by the Grand Lodge of England to African Lodge, No. 459, the first African American or Prince Hall Masonic lodge in America. The document is hand-signed by Grand Master James R.…

Petition to form a Rose Croix chapter and consistory in Boston. Dated June 25, 1845. This petition from a group of Boston Freemasons, but written by Sovereign Grand Commander John James Joseph Gourgas, asks for the Supreme Council's authority to form…

Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge. Dated December 21, 1849. This document provides the order of exercises for the public installation of Columbian Lodge's officers. Includes lyrics for four pieces of music from…

Master Mason certificate issued by Mount Tabor Lodge (Boston, Mass.) to Stanley Kunicki, dated May 16, 1957. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

A Master Mason certificate issued by Prospect Lodge of Roslindale, a Boston neighborhood, to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren. Dated May 8, 1899. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "American Bank Note Co. Boston."

A Master Mason certificate issued by Revere Lodge of Boston, Massachusetts, to Daniel E. Pratt and dated December 2, 1856. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Draw by Penniman & Mills. Engraved by Annin & Smith, Boston, 12 Court St."

A Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Kenneth G. McKay and dated July 27, 1920. Imprint at bottom of the certificate reads, "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

Master Mason certificate issued by Good Samaritan Lodge (Boston, Massachusetts) to Joseph Harold Washburn Jr., dated March 3, 1943. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

Master Mason certificate issued by Mount Vernon Lodge (Boston, Massachusetts) to Joseph Harold Washburn, dated February 3, 1910. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "J.H. Daniels & Son, Boston Mass."