Yates, Giles F. (Giles Fonda), 1798-1859

Letter from David Newcomb to John James Joseph Gourgas, dated November 3, 1845. In this letter to Sovereign Grand Commander Gourgas, David Newcomb of Albany, New York, relays information necessary to complete his Grand Council of Princes of Jerusalem's return. Information includes Hiram Arnold's biographical data and his oath of fealty to the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, which is attested to by David Newcomb and Giles Fonda Yates.

Letter discusses the following topics: received letter May 14; glad to hear from him; not heard from New York; has many questions to ask & a lot to say; will try to meet at New York during Grand lodge; Masonic institutions flourishing - Council of Prince of Jerusalem doing very well

Letter discusses the following topics: received Oct 19 letter; on jury duty; hopes to come to New York: has written Christie to accompany him to New York; will bring one Comp from Boston; feels importance of movement & willing to be inconvenienced to accomplish; write whether you are in New York and where

Letter discusses the following topics: Excuses from jury duty, New York trip; passed art. to Moore-will appear in magazine; Grand Council Seal; prepares foreign correspondence; Gourgas prepared inventory articles; willing to contribute; regard for Gourgas; Evelith on 33; Barker ill; A Case; Southern Supreme Council data; Bull/Christie apps

Letter discusses the following topics: letters Mar 8 & 10; prefer your endorse. Of 33d on my Charleston diploma; thinks diploma should specify all degrees to 32d; Yates left for D.C., meet us in New York on Apr. 10, for organization; will write time of arrival New York about Apr 1