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Appointment of Elijah Brigham, 1798 December 4

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Appointment of Elijah Brigham. Dated December 4, 1798. Under an "Act to Provide for the Valuation of Lands and Dwelling-houses and the Enumeration of Slaves," President John Adams appoints Elijah Brigham as Commissioner for the Massachusetts seventh…

Victorian trade card, between 1870 and 1885

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A Victorian era trade card issued by C. M. Englehart & Son. Dated sometime during 1870 and 1885. In this document, the jewelers Charles M. Englehart and his son William F. Englehart of Philadelphia advertise "Masonic Marks," unique, personal designs…

Victorian trade card, between 1870 and 1885

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A Victorian era trade card issued by C. M. Englehart & Son. Dated sometime during 1870 and 1885. In this document, the jewelers Charles M. Englehart and his son William F. Englehart of Philadelphia advertise "Masonic Marks," unique, personal designs…

Circle Deputy Commission certificate issued by the Supreme Circle to Josephine Marquis, 1900 June 12

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This certificate issued by the Supreme Circle of the Companions of the Forest of America announces the appointment of Josephine Marquis of Indian Head Circle, No. 307, as Circle Deputy. Dated June 12, 1900. The Companions were a women's group allied…

Letter from Peter Le Barbier Duplessis to John James Joseph Gourgas, 1815 July 6

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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…

Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc., about 1861

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Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc. Dated about 1861. A catalog of Army and Navy supplies produced by E. W. Carryl & Company, a United States Government depot for furnishing. The company was located in…

Masonic register for David A. Scott, 1890 August 24

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A Masonic register and history for David A. Scott of Newburgh, New York.

Fourth Liberty Loan insert

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During the First World War, Joseph L. Mann, the Secretary of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 158, petitions the Masons of Philadelphia to support the U.S. Government's Fourth Liberty Loan. Dated 1918.

Letter from the Masonic Historical Publishing Company to John A. Cassil, 1892 March 19

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Letter from the Masonic Historical Publishing Company to John A. Cassil. Dated March 19, 1892. In this letter, the Masonic Historical Publishing Company requests that John A. Cassil of Howard, Ohio, send a personal photograph and $18.50 for the…

Letter from Rembrandt Peale to Henry Paul Beck, 1847 March 15

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In this letter to Henry Paul Beck, American artist Rembrandt Peale expresses his happiness over Beck's decision to purchase a portrait of George Washington. Peale also includes a receipt, indicating that he is still owed five dollars.The original…