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The midnight knell : a poem, 1881 September 20

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The Midnight Knell, a poem. Dated September 20, 1881. This poem by Henry C. Dane memorializes the death of President James A. Garfield. Imprint at bottom of the broadside reads, "Published by N. W. Appleton, 7 School Street."

Tableau of the bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, holding their meetings at the Grand East, Masonic Temple, Boston, 1876

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Pamphlet containing list of officers and other information related to Boston-based Scottish Rite subordinate bodies meeting at the Masonic Temple in Boston. Bodies listed include Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, Boston Lodge of Perfection, Giles F.…

Supreme Council warning and declaration, between 1882 and 1885

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A warning and declaration from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Dated sometime between 1882 and 1885. In this document, the Supreme Council warns brethren of the “wrong doing of certain persons in several States to peddle” degrees…

Supreme Council list of officers, members, and subordinate bodies, 1862 February 5

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A list of Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, officers, members, and subordinate bodies. Dated February 5, 1862. In this document, the Supreme Council provides the Masonic world with a list of its current officers, members and subordinate…

Supreme Council expulsion certificate for Edward A. Raymond and Simon W. Robinson, 1862 May 22

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An expulsion certificate issued by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, for Sovereign Grand Commander Edward A. Raymond and Grand Secretary General Simon W. Robinson. Dated May 22, 1862. On August 24, 1860, Sovereign Grand Commander…

Sovereign Grand Consistory expulsion certificate for William Field, Peter Lawson, Charles S. Westcott, John A. Foster, and George M. Randall, 1862 May 23

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An expulsion certificate issued by the Sovereign Grand Consistory for William Field, Peter Lawson, Charles S. Westcott, John A. Foster, and George M. Randall. Dated May 23, 1862. On August 24, 1860, Sovereign Grand Commander Raymond abruptly closed…

Soldiers' portable camp writing case [graphic]

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Soldiers' portable camp writing case. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This Civil War envelope and advertisement depicts a Union soldier writing a letter on a soldiers' portable camp writing case.

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Royal Arch member certificate issued to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren, 1904 October 20

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A Royal Arch certificate issued by the Mount Vernon Chapter of Boston, Massachusetts, to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren. Dated October 20, 1904. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Drawn by J.R. Penniman. Engraved by Annin & Smith."

Royal Arch certificate issued to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren, 1903 June 16

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A Royal Arch certificate issued by Mount Vernon Chapter of Boston, Massachusetts, to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren. Dated June 16, 1903. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "D.T. Kendrick Engraver Boston."

Royal and Select Masters life membership receipt for Frederick Peter Wahlgren, 1904 September 28

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Life Membership receipt issued by Boston Council (Boston, Massachusetts) to Fredrick Peter Wahlgren and dated September 28, 1904.