Letter from Philip W. Miller to the Miller Family, 1841 March 23

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Title

Letter from Philip W. Miller to the Miller Family, 1841 March 23

Description

In this letter to his brother and parents, Philip W. Miller, II, of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, describes his views on religion and justifies his decision to become a Freemason to his parents. Written while at Hillsboro, Illinois, and dated March 23, 1841.

Subject

Freemasonry -- History -- 19th century.

Freemasonry -- Illinois.

Freemasonry -- Religious aspects.

Freemasonry -- United States -- 19th century.

Freemasons -- 19th century.

Miller family.

Miller, Philip W., II -- Correspondence.

United States -- Religion -- 19th century.

Source

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

MM 001.170

Date

1841 03 23

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

A2008/025/1

Coverage

United States -- Illinois -- Hillsboro

Extent

1 document; 26 x 21 cm.

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Collection

Selections from the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives

Citation

Miller, Philip W., II, “Letter from Philip W. Miller to the Miller Family, 1841 March 23,” digitalVGW, accessed April 26, 2024, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/706.