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Brother George Washington,
BROTHER GEORGE WASHINGTON ,
ADDRESS OF THE . GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS , OF TIIE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETS IN NORTH AMERICA , TO THEIR '
Transmitted by Brother J AWES SOMERVILLE , E . S . R . E . E . No . 212 . WHILST the historian is describing the career of your glory , and the inhabitants of an extensive empire are made happy in your unexampled exertions ; whilst some celebrate the H so
, distinguished in liberating United America , and others the PATRIOT who presides over her councils ^ -aTjand of Brothers , having always joined the acclamations of their countrymen , now testify their respe ' ct for those milder virtues which have ever graced the MAN . . Taught by the precepts of our Society , that all its Members stand upon a LEVELwe venture to assume this stationand to approach
, , you with that freedom which diminishes our diffidence , without lessening our respect . Desirous to enlarge the boundaries of social hap .-piness , and to vindicate the ceremonies of their Institution , this GRAND LODGE has published "A Book of Constitutions , " ( and a copy for your acceptance accompanies this ) which , by discovering the principles that actuate , will speak the eulogy of the Society , though they
fervently wish the conduct of its members may prove its higher commendation . Convinced of his attachment to its cause , and readiness to encourage its benevolent designs , they have taken the liberty to dedicate this work to one , the qualities of whose heart , and the actions of whose lifehave contributed to improve jiersonal virtueand extend
, , throughout the world the' most endearing cordialities ; and they humbly hope he will pardon this freedom , and accept the tribute of their esteem and homage . _ May the Supreme Architect of the Universe protect and bless you , g ive you length of days and increase of felicity in this world , and then receive you to the harmonious and exalted Society in Heaven . '
JOHN CUTLER , G . ' M . ' Boston , JOSIAH BARTLET , S . G . W . Dec . 27 , A . L . 5792 . MUNGO MACKAY , J . G . W .
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Brother George Washington,
BROTHER GEORGE WASHINGTON ,
ADDRESS OF THE . GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS , OF TIIE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETS IN NORTH AMERICA , TO THEIR '
Transmitted by Brother J AWES SOMERVILLE , E . S . R . E . E . No . 212 . WHILST the historian is describing the career of your glory , and the inhabitants of an extensive empire are made happy in your unexampled exertions ; whilst some celebrate the H so
, distinguished in liberating United America , and others the PATRIOT who presides over her councils ^ -aTjand of Brothers , having always joined the acclamations of their countrymen , now testify their respe ' ct for those milder virtues which have ever graced the MAN . . Taught by the precepts of our Society , that all its Members stand upon a LEVELwe venture to assume this stationand to approach
, , you with that freedom which diminishes our diffidence , without lessening our respect . Desirous to enlarge the boundaries of social hap .-piness , and to vindicate the ceremonies of their Institution , this GRAND LODGE has published "A Book of Constitutions , " ( and a copy for your acceptance accompanies this ) which , by discovering the principles that actuate , will speak the eulogy of the Society , though they
fervently wish the conduct of its members may prove its higher commendation . Convinced of his attachment to its cause , and readiness to encourage its benevolent designs , they have taken the liberty to dedicate this work to one , the qualities of whose heart , and the actions of whose lifehave contributed to improve jiersonal virtueand extend
, , throughout the world the' most endearing cordialities ; and they humbly hope he will pardon this freedom , and accept the tribute of their esteem and homage . _ May the Supreme Architect of the Universe protect and bless you , g ive you length of days and increase of felicity in this world , and then receive you to the harmonious and exalted Society in Heaven . '
JOHN CUTLER , G . ' M . ' Boston , JOSIAH BARTLET , S . G . W . Dec . 27 , A . L . 5792 . MUNGO MACKAY , J . G . W .