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United States.
" Flattering as it may be to the human mind , ancl truly honourable as it is , to receive from our fellow-citizens , testimonies of approbation for exertions to promote the public welfare , it is not less pleasing to know that the milder virtues of the heart are highly respected by a society , whose liberal principles are founded on the immutable laws of truth and justice .
" To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy the benevolent design of a masonic institution ; and it is most fervently to be wished , that the conduct of every member of the fraternity , as well as those publications that discover the principles which actuate them , may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of masonry is , to promote the happiness of the human race .
" While I beg your acceptance of my thanks for the hook of constitutions which you have sent me , ancl for the honour you have done me in the dedication , permit me to assure you , that I feel all those emotions of gratitude , which your affectionate and deep and cordial wishes are calculated to inspire . And I sincerely pray , that the Great Architect of the universe may bless you here , and receive you hereafter to his immortal temple . " GEORGE WASHINGTON . "
On the retirement of General Washington , from the office of President of the United States , to the calm tranquillity of private life amidst the shades of Mount Vernon , the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presented the folloiving address : — " The East , West , and South of the Grand Lodge of ancient , free and accepted Masons , for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , to their
most worthy Brother , George Washington . " Wishing ever to be foremost in testimonials of respect and admiration of those virtues and services , with which you have so long adorned and beautified our common country , and not the last nor least to regret the cessation of them in the public councils of the union , your brethren of this Grand Lodge " would embrace the earliest opportunity of
greeting you on the calm retirement you have contemplated to yourself . " Though as citizens they love you in the active labours of political life , they hope , as Masons , to find you in the pleasing sphere of fraternal engagement . From the cares of state , and the fatigues of public business , our institution opens a recess , affording all the relief of tranquillity , the harmony of peace , and the refreshments of pleasure . Of those you may partake in all their purity and satisfaction . And we will assure ourselves that your attachment to this social plan will increase ; and that , under the auspices of your encouragement , assistance , and
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
United States.
" Flattering as it may be to the human mind , ancl truly honourable as it is , to receive from our fellow-citizens , testimonies of approbation for exertions to promote the public welfare , it is not less pleasing to know that the milder virtues of the heart are highly respected by a society , whose liberal principles are founded on the immutable laws of truth and justice .
" To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy the benevolent design of a masonic institution ; and it is most fervently to be wished , that the conduct of every member of the fraternity , as well as those publications that discover the principles which actuate them , may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of masonry is , to promote the happiness of the human race .
" While I beg your acceptance of my thanks for the hook of constitutions which you have sent me , ancl for the honour you have done me in the dedication , permit me to assure you , that I feel all those emotions of gratitude , which your affectionate and deep and cordial wishes are calculated to inspire . And I sincerely pray , that the Great Architect of the universe may bless you here , and receive you hereafter to his immortal temple . " GEORGE WASHINGTON . "
On the retirement of General Washington , from the office of President of the United States , to the calm tranquillity of private life amidst the shades of Mount Vernon , the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presented the folloiving address : — " The East , West , and South of the Grand Lodge of ancient , free and accepted Masons , for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , to their
most worthy Brother , George Washington . " Wishing ever to be foremost in testimonials of respect and admiration of those virtues and services , with which you have so long adorned and beautified our common country , and not the last nor least to regret the cessation of them in the public councils of the union , your brethren of this Grand Lodge " would embrace the earliest opportunity of
greeting you on the calm retirement you have contemplated to yourself . " Though as citizens they love you in the active labours of political life , they hope , as Masons , to find you in the pleasing sphere of fraternal engagement . From the cares of state , and the fatigues of public business , our institution opens a recess , affording all the relief of tranquillity , the harmony of peace , and the refreshments of pleasure . Of those you may partake in all their purity and satisfaction . And we will assure ourselves that your attachment to this social plan will increase ; and that , under the auspices of your encouragement , assistance , and