Manuscript letter to John Stetson, 1873

Item — Box: 329

Identifier: GL2004-2120

Scope and Contents

Eight page letter from Isaac I. Hayes (1832-1881) that describes John Stetson (1797-1877) expedition to the Arctic, or North Pole, in the ship the United States. He thanks Winslow Lewis for his encouragement and reports that the Masonic flag was set down with the American flag at the North Pole. It references to Columbian Lodge.

Dates

Creation: 1873

Creator

From the Collection: Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Full Extent

1 item/s : Ink on paper ; Overall: 8-1/4"h x 6-3/4"w

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Related Materials

For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 262-263.