Circular throughout the Two Hemispheres, 1802
Content Description
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1802
Creator
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction (Organization)
- Mitchell, John, 1741-1816 (Signer, Person)
- Alexander, Abraham, 1743-1816 (Signer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Extent
1 item/s ; 8 5/16" x 10 7/16" x 3/16"
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts.
Subject
- Scottish Rite (Masonic order) (Organization)
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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