Masonic letter of recommendation for Alva Spear of Richmond, Virginia, 1819 December 1

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Title

Masonic letter of recommendation for Alva Spear of Richmond, Virginia, 1819 December 1

Description

Letter written by officers of Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 (Richmond, Virginia) certifying that Alva Spear is a Mason in good standing, having received the first three degrees in Freemasonry as well as the Mark Master, Past Master, and Most Excellent Master degrees in their lodge.

Letter on second page written and signed by Benjamin Gleason, dated Richmond, Virginia, December 1, 1819, and addressed to members of St. Paul's (Royal Arch) Chapter in Boston. In it, Gleason recommends Pearson to receive the Royal Arch degree in St. Paul's Chapter.

Source

Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts.
MA 001.369

Date

1819 12 15

Rights

This image is presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.

Language

English

Identifier

A2008/024/1

Extent

1 item ; 21 x 25 cm.

Citation

Freemasons. Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19 (Richmond, Va.), “Masonic letter of recommendation for Alva Spear of Richmond, Virginia, 1819 December 1,” digitalVGW, accessed May 6, 2024, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/664.