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Freemasonry

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1067 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from A. S. Thomas to the Secretary of Washington Lodge, 1871 December 29

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Identifier: A2019-165-001
Content Description

In this letter, Thomas seeks information regarding George W. Allen, a Masonic imposter or confidence man, who has been expelled from Washington Lodge.

Dates: 1871 December 29

Letter from Abner Phelps to Samuel Breck, 1833 October 21

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Identifier: A2018-135-001
Scope and Contents

The letter, marked as confidential, was written by Abner Phelps (1779-1873) to Samuel Breck (1771-1862). Phelps writes about the nomination of Lothrop, mentions that John Clark has not given any money to the Masons, and other political commentary.

Dates: 1833 October 21

Letter from Andrew Johnson to Worshipful Master Charles T. Gay, 1868 September 28

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Identifier: A2020-008-001
Scope and Contents

A letter from President Andrew Johnson to Worshipful Master Charles T. Gay. Dated September 28, 1868. In this letter, Johnson acknowledges his receipt of Gay’s copy of the Star of Bethlehem Lodge by-laws and expresses his pleasure at the mention of the dedication of Boston’s Masonic Temple in a pamphlet. Johnson had attended the event in person on June 24, 1867.

Dates: 1868 September 28

Letter from Captain William M. McArthur to Arthur McArthur, Sr., 1863 March 8

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Identifier: A1992-102-001
Scope and Contents

Three page autograph letter signed by Capt. William M. McArthur to his father, dated 8th Maine Regiment Infantry, 8 March 1863. The letter refers to Masons who were soldiers in the Civil War and how they were treated, as well as the relationship betwteen Masons from the North and the South.

Dates: 1863 March 8