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Dispensation for a Consistory at Lowell, Massachusetts

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This dispensation from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, empowered Masons living in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, to form a Consistory. Dated July 10, 1860, and signed by Sovereign Grand Commander Edward Raymond.

Dispensation for Raymond Lodge of Perfection and Raymond Council, Princes of Jerusalem

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This dispensation from the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, empowered Masons living in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, to form the Raymond Lodge of Perfection and the Raymond Council, Princes of Jerusalem. Dated July 1, 1857, and…

Dispensation issued by the Supreme Council to form a Rose Croix chapter in Boston, 1845 June 25

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Dispensation issued by the Supreme Council to form a Rose Croix chapter in Boston. Dated June 25, 1845. This dispensation (a document usually given as a precursor to a charter) authorizes Edward A. Raymond, Abram A. Dame, and others to form a Rose…

Honorary 33° certificate issued to Clement Mario Silvestro, 1981 September 30

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An honorary 33° certificate issued by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, to Clement Mario Silvestro. Dated September 30, 1981. Signed by Sovereign Grand Commander Stanley Maxwell and Grand Secretary General Laurence E. Eaton.

Honorary 33° certificate issued to George Washington Gilmore Snyder, 1920 September 21

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An honorary 33° certificate issued by the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, to George Washington Gilmore Snyder. Dated September 21, 1920. Signed by Sovereign Grand Commander Barton Smith and Grand Secretary General Robert Archibald…

Honorary 33° member certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to David A. Sawdey, 1900 September 18

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An honorary 33° member certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to David A. Sawdey. Dated September 18, 1900. Autographed on the reverse by Josiah H. Drummond and others. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads,…

Honorary 33° membership certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to Allen Towner Treadway, 1912 October 1

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An honorary 33° member certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to Allen Towner Treadway, dated October 1, 1912. Autographed by many Scottish Rite Masons on the reverse, including Leon M. Abbott, Melvin M.…

Honorary 33° membership certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to John Hanford Van Gorden, 1957 September 25

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An honorary 33° membership certificate issued by the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to John Hanford Van Gorden. Dated September 25, 1957. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "American Bank Note Co. New York & 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…

Knight Red Cross, Knight Templar, Malta Order of St. John of Jerusalem certificate for Hiram Leland Reynolds

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This Knight Red Cross, Knight Templar, Malta Order of St. John of Jerusalem certificate from Pilgrim Commandery, No. 9 (Lowell, Massachusetts), was issued to Hiram Leland Reynolds and dated September 26, 1905. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads,…