Circular soliciting Masons for funds to support Boston Seamen's Friend Society
Creator
Title
Circular soliciting Masons for funds to support Boston Seamen's Friend Society
Description
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 Joseph Jenkins, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
The Boston Seaman's Friend Society was established in 1827 and was incorporated in 1829 as a charitable religious organization formed to improve the welfare of mariners.
This copy is addressed to Harmony Lodge (Northfield, Massachusetts).
The Boston Seaman's Friend Society was established in 1827 and was incorporated in 1829 as a charitable religious organization formed to improve the welfare of mariners.
This copy is addressed to Harmony Lodge (Northfield, Massachusetts).
Subject
Source
Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts
MA 001.325
Date
1831 03
Contributor
Rights
This image is presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.
Language
English
Identifier
A2006/057/2
Extent
1 document; 25 x 21 cm.
Provenance
Gift of Maria C. Rogers.
Citation
Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1785-1865, “Circular soliciting Masons for funds to support Boston Seamen's Friend Society,” digitalVGW, accessed April 16, 2024, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/495.