Cornerstone laying

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An address about Freemasonry's principles and purposes, given by Godlove S. Orth at Lafayette, Indiana on November 1, 1871, "on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic hall of Perry Lodge No. 37, F. and A.M." Included with the address are letters written to and by Godlove S. Orth about publishing his speech.

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Cornerstone laying involved Grand Master William Parkman, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and other officers of the state and city. (2) copies of announcement=a,b

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Broadside for laying of the corner stone of the Masonic Hall, New York, June 8, 1870

Scope and Contents Broadside made in reverse (must be held to a mirror to read). Text reads, in part: "On the XVII, day of June, MDCCCXXV : at the request of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, the Most Worshipful John Abbot, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, did, in the presence of General Lafayette, lay this corner stone of a monument, to testify the gratitude of the present generation to their fathers, who, on the XVII day of June MDCCLXXV here fought in the cause of their country, and of free...

Scope and Contents Broadside made in reverse (must be held to a mirror to read). Text reads, in part: "On the XVII, day of June, MDCCCXXV : at the request of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, the Most Worshipful John Abbot, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, did, in the presence of General Lafayette, lay this corner stone of a monument, to testify the gratitude of the present generation to their fathers, who, on the XVII day of June MDCCLXXV here fought in the cause of their country, and of free...

Scope and Contents Broadside made in reverse (must be held to a mirror to read). Text reads, in part: "On the XVII, day of June, MDCCCXXV : at the request of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, the Most Worshipful John Abbot, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, did, in the presence of General Lafayette, lay this corner stone of a monument, to testify the gratitude of the present generation to their fathers, who, on the XVII day of June MDCCLXXV here fought in the cause of their country, and of free...

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Broadside in reverse, probably a proof copy, dated June 7, 1825. It certifies that Grand Master John Abbot of Massachusetts and General Lafayette lay the corner stone to the Bunker Hill Monument in memory of those that fought for the cause of their country on June 7, 1775

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Parade instructions for the ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Fraternity Temple in Chicago, Ill.

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Certificate is for a building for the city of Boston, assisted by Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

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Certificate of Honorary Membership awarded by Stanley Fielding Maxwell to the Wamesit Masonic Temple, in honor of the laying of the cornerstone and its dedication