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Letter attributed to Mary E. Elliott, 1876 August 3

Item — Box 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2016-101-001

Content Description

A letter, dated August 3, 1876, and attributed to Mary E. Elliott. In this letter, Elliot, the Grand Worthy Secretary for the Grand Lodge Massachusetts of the Independent Order of Good Templars, offers her support and praise to an unnamed female Temperance reformer whose relative suffered from alcoholism.

Dates: 1876 August 3

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from Corydon D. Rose to E. S. Hughes, 1871 October 27

Item — Box 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2015-122-001

Content Description

A letter from Corydon D. Rose to E. S. Hughes dated October 27, 1871. In this letter, County Chief Templar Rose reminds Hughes and the members of Utica Central Lodge, No. 240, that political discussion is prohibited within the walls of the lodge. Rose also informs the members of Utica Central Lodge that Lewis H. Babcock, the Democratic nominee for district attorney, has been disciplined for violating this obligation to the lodge.

Dates: 1871 October 27

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from George Austin Bowen to Estella H. Barnes, 1893 July 14

Item — Box 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2019-069-001

Content Description In this letter, George A. Bowen, Master of the State Grange of Connecticut, discusses the complications of holding office with Estella H. Barnes of the State Committee of Woman’s Work. Bowen states that he has a business in Hartford on Thursday but will be “pleased” to meet with three members at the United States Hotel. During this time, Bowen wants “the ladies” to “visit the public library and look up suitable garments for our three grades.” Concludes by discussing other business matters,...

Dates: 1893 July 14

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from Grand Master James M. Elliott, 1938

Item — Box 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2022-186-001

Dates: 1938

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from L. G. Kniffen to William H. Cape, 1884 July 29

Item — Box 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2019-068-001

Dates: 1884 July 29

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from Loraine C. Russell to the B. F. Harrison Company, 1926 April 06

Item — Box 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: A2016-079-001

Dates: 1926 April 06

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Letter from Richard Eddy to Excelsior Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, 1876

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Identifier: A2010-011-001

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed by Richard Eddy to Excelsior Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars. The letter concerns the submission of Excelsior's by-laws which were approved except for Article 4. Richard Eddy signs this letter with his title, G. W. C. T. (Grand Worthy Chief Templar). The letter is written on letterhead with ornate purple imprint "Independent Order of Good Templars."

Dates: 1876

Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library