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A decree and order from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Dated June 1, 1848. In this document, the Supreme Council defines its “relative position, objects and standing among Ancient Craft masons in the U. S. A.” or the Symbolic…

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…

Original minutes and letters of constitution of Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Dated 1813-1814. Document containing original minutes and Letters of Constitution of Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.

Manuscript copy of a letter from Nathan Hammatt Gould to John James Joseph Gourgas, Dated December 5, 1848. In this letter, Gould asks for Gourgas’ aid in setting up a Council or Consistory in Newport, Rhode Island. Gould also alludes to the…

Manuscript copy of a letter from Moses Holbrook to John Henry Holland. Dated May 17, 1830. Copied in John James Joseph Gourgas’ hand, this letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction acknowledges John Henry Holland’s…

Letter from Peter Le Barbier Duplessis to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated July 6, 1815. In this letter, Duplessis, one of the principal leaders in the establishment of the Lodge of Perfection in Philadelphia, asks Gourgas to confer the “High…

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…

Letter from Moses Holbrook to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated February 27, 1832. In this letter, Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction replies that he has received Gourgas’ February 13 package of French materials. Since…

Letter from Moses Holbrook to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated January 1, 1831. In this letter, Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction states McDonald has mislaid the documents furnished by Gourgas. Freemasonry is still at a…

Letter from Moses Holbrook to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated October 30, 1830. In this letter, Sovereign Grand Commander Holbrook of the Southern Jurisdiction comments that his health is “now fast improving” after being “so seriously afflicted…