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Letter from Edward A. Raymond to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated March 8, 1845. In this letter, Raymond, a member of the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, asks Sovereign Grand Commander Gourgas to “pardon” his late reply; a series of…

Receipt for jewels. Dated June 10, 1795. An itemized receipt for jewels purchased by Columbian Lodge from Paul Revere and Son. Signed by Paul Revere.

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.

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,…

Letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to High Priest Moses Merrill. Dated September 29, 1825. In this letter, Grand High Priest Paul Dean of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts authorizes King Cyrus Chapter to “confer the Degrees” upon Moses B.…

Letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to High Priest Moses Merrill. Dated September 1, 1826. In this letter, Grand High Priest Dean authorizes King Cyrus Chapter to “confer the Honors of Royal Arch Masonry” upon Nathaniel Emerson if found worthy.

Manuscript copy of a letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to King Cyrus Chapter. Dated August 25, 1826. This manuscript copy of a letter from Paul Dean reports that the Grand Chapter's Annual meeting will be rescheduled to September 26 because of…

Letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to High Priest Moses Merrill. Dated June 4, 1825. In this letter, Grand High Priest Dean authorizes King Cyrus Chapter to confer the degrees of the Royal Arch Chapter upon George Merrill.

Letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to High Priest Moses Merrill. Dated May 17, 1825. In this letter, Grand High Priest Dean authorizes King Cyrus Chapter to confer the degrees of the Royal Arch Chapter upon John Locke, Daniel Gilman, David Hart,…

Letter from Grand High Priest Paul Dean to High Priest Moses Merrill. Dated May 5, 1825. In this letter, Grand High Priest Dean congratulates King Cyrus Chapter on its prosperity and its "diffusion of Masonic Light." Dean also authorizes King Cyrus…