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Letter from John Davan to Columbian Lodge, 1797

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Letter from John Davan to Columbian Lodge. Dated 1797. This letter from John Davans petitions Columbian Lodge for relief that will allow him to travel to Salem, Massachusetts, from Boston.

Master Mason certificate for Edward G. Graves

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Master Mason certificate issued by Baalbec Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Edward G. Graves, dated October 3, 1884. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "American Bank Note Co. Boston"

Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge, 1849 December 21

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Order of exercises at the installation of the officers of Columbian Lodge. Dated December 21, 1849. This document provides the order of exercises for the public installation of Columbian Lodge's officers. Includes lyrics for four pieces of music from…

Manuscript copy of an advertisement, 1796 May 7

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Manuscript copy of an advertisement. Dated May 7, 1796. This document, possibly a copy of an advertisement used in a local newspaper, announces the move of Columbian Lodge to its new location in Market Square near Faneuil Hall. Signed by John Coles,…

Master Mason certificate for Joseph Harold Washburn, Jr.

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Master Mason certificate issued by Good Samaritan Lodge (Boston, Massachusetts) to Joseph Harold Washburn Jr., dated March 3, 1943. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

Invitation to John Lowell's Masonic funeral, 1793 June 3

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This funeral notice from Grand Master John Cutler, Esq., invites Massachusetts Masons to attend the Masonic funeral of Deputy Grand Master John Lowell, which was held at the Concert Hall located at Hanover Street and Queen Street. The notice is dated…

Blank Master Mason certificate commissioned by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, between 1790 and 1805

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An unissued or blank Master Mason certificate commissioned by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "D. Raynerd Del. Saml. Hill Sculpt." The certificate is dated December 28, 1805, and was intended to be…

Traveling Master Mason certificate issued to Kenneth G. McKay, 1921 March 28

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A traveling Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Kenneth G. McKay. Dated March 28, 1921. Imprint at bottom of the certificate reads, “H. Billings, Del. G. G. Smith, Sc.”

Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge to Kenneth G. McKay, 1920 July 27

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Hammatt Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Kenneth G. McKay and dated July 27, 1920. Imprint at bottom of the certificate reads, "John A. Lowell Bank Note Co. Boston."

Master Mason certificate for James Francis Lucas

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Joseph Webb Lodge (Boston, Massachusetts) to James Francis Lucas and dated May 28, 1880. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads "American Bank Note Co. Boston."