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distant countries, We have therefore, in order to pro

other states.

mote as far as in us lies, a brotherly communication with the differ

{United States: do hereby request, and re}

ent lodges in the United States: quire our said brother

to visit the grand, and subordinate lodges of ancient masons in the different countries, through which he may travel, and producing these, our credentials, to assure them of our most fraternal regards, and of our dispositions to cultivate a mutual correspondence, and to give to said grand lodge, lodges, or brethren, such information as may be requisite concerning the state of the craft with us, conceiving that it will manifestly tend to promote order, harmony, and reciprocal affection over the globe. Not doubting but, that this our brother, will meet with all due attention wherever he shall make himself known, and promising all due respect and attention to foreign brethren, in like manner recommended to us, we have caused him to sign his name in his usual signature, in the margin hereof, ne variatur, and herewith we commit him to the protection of the Great Architect of the universe.

Given under our hand, and the seal of our grand lodge, at Philadelphia, this day of in the year of our Lord, one

thousand eight hundred and

five thousand eight hundred and

[L. S.] [G. M.] Attestatur,

and of masonry,

G. M.

G. SEC.

We,

No. 25.

Deputation to visit Lodges.

esquire, right worshipful grand master of masons, in and for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and masonic juris

diction thereunto belonging,

To the worshipful masters, wardens, and brethren of all the lodges held in the

Greeting:

By virtue of the powers and authorities in us vested, we do hereby authorise, empower, and request our faithful and beloved brother a past master mason, and member of lodge No. under the jurisdiction of our R. W. grand lodge, in ourname and behalf, to visit all the said worshipful lodges, to examine and inquire into their state and proceedings, and to make report thereon.

Also, in our name, and on our behalf, to deliver to the said lodges, respectful, affectionate, and brotherly addresses: recommending harmony and union amongst the brethren, and the strictest adherence to the true and acknowledged principles of ancient masonry. And also, for the purposes aforesaid to congregate the worshipful masters, wardens, and brethren of the said lodges, at such times and places, and within the limits of the respective lodges, as to him shall appear fit.-This authority to continue in force for the term of months from the date of these presents, and

no longer.

Given under our hand and seal, at the city of Philadelphia, this in the year of our Lord, one thou

day of

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Form of a commission, to a district Deputy Grand Master.

We,

esquire, right worshipful

grand master of masons, in and for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging:

To our trusty and well-beloved brother,

a past master mason, and a member of

under the jurisdiction of our right worshipful grand lodge:

WISDOM.

STRENGTH.

FRATERNITY.

Reposing the greatest confidence in your zeal, fervour, and skill in the masonic art, we do, by virtue and in pursuance of the powers and authorities in us vested, hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint you, bur said beloved brother,

our district deputy grand master, in and for the masonic district of Pennsylvania, comprising the following counties, to wit:

And we do hereby invest you with the rank and dignity of a district deputy grand master, of our said right worshipful grand lodge; and we do hereby authorise and empower you, in the name of our said right worshipful grand lodge, to visit respectively all the worshipful lodges now constituted, or which may hereafter be constituted within the said district, as often as may be convenient, or you may judge necessary; to inspect their labours, and examine and inquire into the state of the said lodges and their proceedings, and to give them all due masonic advice and instruction. Also, in our name and on our behalf, to deliver to the said lodges, respectful, affectionate, and brotherly addresses, recommending harmony and union among the brethren, and the strictest adherence to the true and acknowledged principles of ancient masonry. And also, for the purposes aforesaid, to congregate and assemble together severally the worshipful masters, wardens, and brethren of the said lodges, at their respective places of meetings, and at such times as to you shall appear fit. And we do further authorise and empower you, in the name of the right worshipful grand master of our said right worshipful grand lodge, to grant dispensations to enter, pass, and raise persons to the degree of master mason, and for passing brethren to the chair in any of the lodges now constituted, or hereafter to be constituted within the said district. And that you annually make report to our right worshipful grand lodge, your proceedings in the premises. This power and authority to be and continue in force, during our continuance in office, unless sooner superseded or revoked, hereby revoking all former commissions that may have issued from us, or any of our predecessors in office, to any person or persons, vesting in them the like powers and authority within the said district.

Given under our hand and seal, at the city of Philadelphia, in

the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this

day of

eight hundred and

in the year of our Lord, one thousand

sand eight hundred and

and of masonry, five thou

Attest,

G. M.
G. SEO.

We,

No. 27.

Commission to Grand Lecturer.

esquire, right worshipful grand master

of masons, in and for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and ma

sonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging;

To our trusty and well beloved brother master mason, and member of lodge No.

a past

held in

under the jurisdiction of Reposing especial confidence in your zeal, fervour, and skill in the masonic art, we do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint you grand lecturer, and we do hereby authorise and direct you forthwith to visit all the worshipful lodges now constituted within the

and examine and inquire into the state of the said lodges, and their proceedings; and to give them all due masonic advice and instruction, strictly adhering to the true and acknowledged principles of ancient masonry: That you make report to our R. W. grand lodge, of your proceedings in the premises immediately on the discharge of the duties hereby enjoined on you; and, that then this power and authority cease.

Given under our hand and seal at the city of Philadelphia, this day of in the year of our Lord, one thousand and of masonry, five thou

eight hundred and

sand eight hundred and

[L. S.]

[G. M.]

Attest,

G. M.

G. SEC.

INDEX.

A

Albans, St. a mason,

Aggrievance, remedy for,

America, masonry introduced into,

first provincial G. M. of,

general G. M. of, proposition for,

Antiquity, lodge of, dispute with G. L. of England,

Ancient, charges,

-

constitutions, rules and regulations,

Architecture, dignity of,

Architects, association of,

Arch Chapter, grand holy royal

constitution of,

37

115

45

63

69

49

37

109

19

20, 21, 23

168, 171, 173

how altered and amended,

171

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to grand chapter, from subordinates,

Ashmole Elias, masonic document in possession of,
Athelstane king, grandson of Alfred, a mason,
Athol, duke of,

Ball, Wm. grand master,

B.

Barruel, Abbé, charges against free masonry by,

M m

170

134

134

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68

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