Doolittle, Amos, 1754-1832

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This certificate is issued to Peter Pease of Clinton, Georgia and dated May 1825. The certificate is engraved by Amos Doolittle and signed by Frederick Dalcho.

Scope and Contents Blank 32° Scottish Rite certificate. The design is composed of an arched ribbon inscribed with the title "Universi Terrarum Orbus Architectonis per Gloriam Ingentis" (By the Glory of the Great Architect of the Universe). In the upper right hand corner, a pelican feeds her young with her blood (a symbol of the 18th Degree or Knights of the Rose Croix). In the upper left hand corner, a crown above a lamb lying on a book of seven seals (17th Degree) are surrounded by symbols representing the...

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Master Mason certificate (blank) with a strong impression of the engraving by Doolittle with image of Charity, Faith, and Hope surrounding the globe

Content Description

An unissued or blank Master Mason certificate drawn and engraved by Amos Doolittle and created between 1797 and 1825. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Drawn and engraved by Brother Amos Doolittle. Copy right secured. The above may be had of Brothrs. Saml. Maverick, N. York, Diploma of the 3rd DEG."

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A Master Mason certificate issued by Amicable Lodge, No. 36, (Herkimer, N.Y.) to Edward M. Griffing and dated October 18, 1819. The imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, “Drawn and engraved by Brother Amos Doolittle New Haven: for H. Parmele. Copy right secured. The above may be had of Brothrs. Phila. Saml. Maverick, N. York, A. Doolittle, New Haven, and I. W. Clark Albany. Diploma of the 3rd Deg.”