Mitchell, John, 1741-1816

Circular announcing the formation of the first Supreme Council, located at Charleston, South Carolina. This is the foundation document of the Ancient and Accepted (Scottish) Rite. This copy signed by John Mitchell (Grand Commander) and signed and sealed by Secretary General Abraham Alexander.

Letter approves conduct around Cerneau. Copy certified a true copy by Sampson Simpson, Riker Tardy and Gourgas, Jan. 17 1814

Letter discusses the following topics: Dalcho, F; Barker, John; Mitchell, John and Spitzer, B.M., copies of 33d Gourgas has never seen

Letter discusses the following topics: Barker still has Mitchell's copy 33d, McFarland stole from Charleston in 1821-22; Holand, J.H., New Orleans; Sebring in Mexico for 2 years; McCosh has moved 180 Miles & is Post Master; will never issue patent for Deputy, except for special purposes

Letter discusses the following topics: Southern Supreme Council satisfied with reply to Paris; DeGrasse in dotage to ask for blank powers; Dalcho can't recollect how Mitchell got 33degree (thinks from some Prussian)

Manuscript copy of an August 23, 1813, document signed by John Mitchell and Frederick Dalcho, which includes Emanuel De La Motta's certification and Gourgas' notation verifying that this a "true copy" from an original held by Gourgas. It certifies the veracity of the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, and speaks of Emanuel De La Motta's patent

Manuscript copy of an August 23, 1813, letter written by John Mitchell to Sampson Simson which includes Emanuel De La Motta's certification and a summary explanation.