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This notice from Jonathan Slade (Secretary, Troy [Fall River], MA) certifies the selection of Reverend Levi Chase (a former Mason) as a delegate to the Bristol County Anti-Masonic Party's political convention held on August 23, 1832, at Taunton, Massachusetts. Written while at Fall River, Massachusetts, and dated August 20, 1832.

A printed copy of an Masonic ode by Rob Morris entitled " We Swear to be True to a Brother". Rob Morris (1818-1888), Masonic author, poet, and lecturer, founder of Order of Eastern Star.

An unsigned and undated letter attributed to Royal Woodward of Ashford, Connecticut. In this letter to his brother, Woodward discusses the health and well-being of his family and friends and gives his opinions on Freemasonry.

Print (reproduction) of the FreeMasons Surpriz'd or the Secret Discover'd, A True Tale from a Masons Lodge in Canterbury

Broadside soliciting agents to sell book entitled Scarlet Book of Free Masonry. It contains endorsements from Daniel Sickels, 33°, and John W. Simons, 33°, and others. The Scarlet Book of Free Masonry was first published by Redding & Co. in 1879. This solicitation likely refers to the 1885 edition, based on date of endorsements.

The Buzz Aldrin ephemera collection of Ben B. Lipset spans the years 1969-1975. The collection features 7 items produced and collected by Lipset and includes an autographed photo of Astronaut Buzz Aldrin; "Mission Accomplished," a poem written by Lipset and sent to Aldrin, Armstrong, and Collins; two letters written by officials at the John F. Kennedy Space Center to Lipset; and two first day covers of Apollo 11.

A two-hundred-dollar bond issued by the Northampton Masonic Hall Association of Northampton, Massachusetts. Signed by the president of the company, Jairus E. Clark, attested by the company's treasurer, Henry A. Kimball

This letter from George F. Koon of the Masonic Historical Society of Vermont requests information regarding the names of Vermont's original Masons and when and where they were made. Written while at North Bennington, Vermont, and dated August 8, 1878.

Engraved invitation with image of Capitol building, with an inserted image of the laying of the first cornerstone of the Capitol with George Washington wearing a Masonic apron.