Ray, Peter W. (Peter Williams), 1825-1906

A letter from African American Freemason Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, a Jewish Freemason. Dated November 11, 1884. In this letter, Ray responds to Norton's letter of November 8, 1884, and discusses the recognition of African American Freemasonry in the United States.

A letter from African American Freemason Peter W. Ray to Jacob Norton, a Jewish Freemason. Dated November 23, 1884. In this letter, Ray responds to Norton's letter of November 19, 1884, and agrees with his sentiments and efforts to "combat the unmasonic treatment rendered by the White Masons of America toward the Colored ones."

In this letter from Sovereign Grand Commander Peter W. Ray to the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Ray provides a history of his Supreme Council back to its establishment by August Hugo De Bulow, an active member of the Supreme Council of France and its Dependencies, on November 30, 1864. Ray petitions that his organization and its authority be recognized by Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.