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Letter from Reverend O. Singleton to Edward M. Stevens, 1922 June 28
A letter from Reverend O. Singleton to Edward M. Stevens. Dated June 28, 1922. In this letter, Reverend O. Singleton, the Superintendent for the National Home Finding Society for Colored Children, an orphanage for African-American children, describes…
Letter from Persian Temple, No. 46, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1967 July 25
Letter from Persian Temple, No. 46, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated July 25, 1967. In this letter, the leadership of Persian Temple, No. 46, announces the July 28, 1967, meeting for the improvement of Temple’s building. Reminds nobles planning to…
Letter from Mamie E. Talbot to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1923 January 10
A letter from Mamie E. Talbot to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated January 10 1923. In this letter, Mamie E. Talbot thanks the members of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, for their aid.
Letter from Illustrious Recorder James L. Hill to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1967 April 19
Letter from Illustrious Recorder James L. Hill to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated April 19, 1967. In this letter, the Illustrious Recorder of Persian Temple, James L. Hill, informs Brown that his petition to the Shrine “will be balloted on Saturday,…
Letter from Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland, 1921 January 11
A letter from Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland. Dated January 11, 1921. In this letter, Grand Master Joseph P. Evans of Maryland describes the funeral arrangements for William Tillman of Baltimore, a member of Jephtha Lodge, No. 11.
Letter from Garrett Lawson Taylor to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, circa 1918
A letter from Garrett Lawson Taylor to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated about 1918. In this letter, Taylor, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, and a wardroom steward on the U.S.S. Leviathan, tries to confirm that the lodge has received his latest dues…
Letter from Garrett Lawson Taylor to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11, 1918 February 26
A letter from Garrett Lawson Taylor to Jephtha Lodge, No. 11. Dated February 26, 1918. In this letter, Taylor, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, describes conditions on board the U.S.S. Leviathan, a World War I troop transport ship, during its first…
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1968 March 27
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated March 27, 1968. In this letter, Constantine Consistory, No. 25, informs Brown that he is eligible to receive the Scottish Rite degrees on Friday, March 31, at the Prince Hall…
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr., 1968 March 1
Letter from Constantine Consistory, No. 25, to Peter B. C. Brown, Jr. Dated March 1, 1968. In this letter, Constantine Consistory, No. 25, reminds Brown of his non-payment of dues and offers a method for those who cannot pay their dues because of…
Letter from Claud W. Williams to Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, 1898 December 5
A letter from Claud W. Williams to the members of Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21. Dated December 5, 1898. In this letter, Williams applies for membership at Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, of Wichita, Kansas.
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Master Mason certificate for Seth Fairchild, 1783 August 29

A Master Mason certificate issued by Lodge No. 535 of Ancient Masons "held in the Prince of Wales American Regiment and on the Register of Ireland" to…