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Letter from Moses Holbrook to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated December 24, 1827. In this letter, Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction expresses his remorse for the confusion regarding his letter of November 29. Explains…

Letter from Moses Holbrook to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated January 20, 1832. In this letter, Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction writes that he has received Gourgas’ copy of R. de Montaleau’s letter. Holbrook regrets…

A letter from President Andrew Johnson to Worshipful Master Charles T. Gay. Dated September 28, 1868. In this letter, Johnson acknowledges his receipt of Gay’s copy of the Star of Bethlehem Lodge by-laws and expresses his pleasure at the mention of…

Knight Templar certificate issued by Boston Commandery (Boston Massachusetts) to Frederick Peter Wahlgren and dated December 16, 1903. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Copyright, 1900, by B.W. Rowell, Masonic Temple, Boston, for Grand…

A Knight Templar lifetime membership certificate issued by Boston Commandery (Boston Massachusetts) to Frederick Peter Wahlgren and dated October 3, 1904.

A Knight Templar traveling certificate issued by Boston Commandery (Boston, Massachusetts) to Frederick Peter Wahlgren and dated January 3, 1911. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads "Copyright, 1900, by B.W. Rowell, Masonic Temple, Boston, for…

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.

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…

Letter from Edward A. Raymond to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated March 8, 1845. In this letter, Raymond, a member of the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, asks Sovereign Grand Commander Gourgas to “pardon” his late reply; a series of…

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.