Handwritten statement documenting the provenance of a Masonic cigar box given by General George Washington, 1835 May 05

Item

Identifier: A1978-002-001

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Content Description

This handwritten statement by Benjamin Whitman documents the provenance of a Masonic cigar box given to General Stephens of New York by General George Washington.

Dates

Creation: 1835 May 05

Creator

Whitman, Benjamin, 1768-1840 (Person)
Sage, Ebenezer, 1755-1834 (Recipient, 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 ; 7 3/4" x 6 1/4"; 16 x 20 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum purchase

Separated Materials

The cigar box (78.20.1), as well as a leaf from a bush which grew outside of Washington's tomb, is in the museum collection of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.