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Letter from Grand Master Matthew Newkirk, 1865 December 17

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Identifier: A2022-271-001
Dates: 1865 December 17

Letter from Grand Matron Lorraine J. Pitkin to Grand Matron Mary E. Falkner, 1879 September 04

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Identifier: A1985-011-002
Content Description

Letter from Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin, Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Illinois, to Mrs. Mary E. Falkner, Grand Matron of Grand Chapter of Vermont, dated Sept. 4, 1879.

Pitkin wrote to inquire if Falkner intends to attend the Fifth Annual Meeting of Order Eastern Star, held on October 7, 1879.

Dates: 1879 September 04

Letter from Henry O'Reilly to Arant Vanderpool, 1828

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Identifier: A2009-078-003
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed by Henry O'Reilly to Arant Vanderpool, Esq. O'Reilly describes politics in upstate New York, including issues that may impact General Andrew Jackson (president from 1829-1837)'s run for president amongst anti-Masonic sentiment in the United States at the time.

Dates: 1828

Letter from Henry Witmer to Adam K. Witmer, 1836 May 6

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Identifier: A1987-009-001
Content Description

This letter from Henry Witmer to his nephew, Adam K. Witmer, provides an account of the second national convention of the Anti-Masonic Party that was held in Philadelphia on May 4, 1836. In addition to describing the events at the convention, Henry discusses family matters and requests more information from Adam.

Dates: 1836 May 6

Letter from Ichabod Jordan to Robert Dunlap, 1847 November 13

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Identifier: A2015-013
Scope and Contents

Senior Warden Ichabod Jordan of the newly reestablished Libanus Lodge, No. 49, describes the progress his lodge has made to Robert P. Dunlap, the General Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Maine. Written while at Great Falls, New Hampshire, and dated November 13, 1847.

Dates: 1847 November 13

Letter from J. B. Benedict to Gardner, 1852 August 30

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Identifier: A2018-118-001
Scope and Contents

Letter from J. B. Benedict in Cincinnati, Ohio, to [Mesper?] A. Gardner in Jonesville, Michigan. Benedict discusses pleasantries and a man named John J. Woozencraft. The letter likely is fraternal with the discussion of Brothers but it is unclear what fraternal organization.

Dates: 1852 August 30

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 3
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Meredith, John Warburton 3
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Paige, Clinton F. (Clinton Freeman), 1827-1902 3