Graves, Edward G.

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Certificate issued by the Knights Templars, William Parkman Commandery, East Boston, Massachusetts to Edward G. Graves. At the top of the certificate is a Christian cross with the Latin legend 'In Hoc Signo Vinces'. On the right and left sides are columns. On the base of each columns is affixed a seal of the Commandery.

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Master Mason certificate issued by Baalbec Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Edward G. Graves, dated October 3, 1884. Imprint at bottom of certificate: "American Bank Note Co. Boston." Image of engraving includes Masonic symbols for Faith, Hope, and Charity under arches.

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The top of the certificate has three seated male figures on canopied throne-like seats with Masonic instruments in front of them, flanked by columns decorated as angel-like figures. A red seal is affixed to the bottom left corner.

Scope and Contents A Worshipful Master certificate issued by Baalbec Lodge (East Boston, Massachusetts) to Edward G. Graves and dated 1896 October 6. The engraving for the certificate was created by John Hawksworth. At the top of the certificate rests the Eye of Providence, which illuminates three figures, a heavily bearded man, who wears a lion skin while he clutches a key in his right hand, and two women. The first woman (standing) hands a document with the words, "Words is the principle thing &c," to...