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United Grand Lodge.
masons' Quarterly Review of the proceedings of the Prov . Grand Lodge , held at A \ areham on the ISth of August last , is correct in substance , as to the Costume in which you appeared , and the address you delivered to the Brethren ? " and to which you reply , that "The substance of the charge in tbe Freemasons' Quarterly Renew , I did deliver ; and if your Lordship wishes it , I can send you the original draft . The Eobe also I did wear , but with and in addition to my full clothing of Prov . Grand Master ; " and you add , that if you had done anything annoying to his Lordship , or that could by possibility be magnified into an attack upon him , or on his dignity as Grand Master , vou regret it .
His Lordship never for a moment imagined any intention of a personal attack , and therefore begs you will dismiss from your thoughts any such idea ; but the Proceedings referred to were so completely at variance with the Ancient Constitutions and foundation of Freemasonry , and to the expressed and declared Laws of the Grand Lodge , whieh he , as Grand Master , is solemnly pledged to uphold and enforce , that he feels it impossible to view them without the deepest pain . He doubts not that the opinions you expressed are the convictions of your Mind , but the doctrines promulgated are so opposed to tbe universality of the Craft ,
w-hich admits within its pale all who " believe in the Glorious Architect of heaven and earth , and practise the sacred duties of morality , " aud that without inquiry into their particular mode of worship , that he cannot permit any of his Officers while in Lodge to introduce subjects of controversy , and thereby risk the breaking asunder those ties by which the virtuous of every persuasion may be united in the firm and pleasing bond of fraternal love . —You say , that , with your robe , and in addition to it , you wore your full clothing as Prov . G . M . : that it is which makes it obnoxious to the law ; out of Lodge every one may wear whatever decorations
he chooses , and express whatever opinions may please him ; it is only within the Lodge walls that the laws forbid the introduction of aught which might excite differences of feeling , and be a prelude to personal discord and contention . —It is not here necessary to enter upon an examination of the statements made in your address , many of which are historically incorrect , but the publicity you have given to opinions so opposed to those which have ever been held and pronounced by the Grand Lodge of England , and by the Ancient Craft , imposes upon the Grand Master the necessity of these remarksand at the same time of relieving you
, from tbe burthen of an office , the duties of which it is manifest you cannot longer discharge without a sacrifice of your convictions . The G . M . cannot refrain from reiterating how deeply he is pained by the course which he is compelled to adopt , at the same time assuring you , that personally his sentiments of regard remain unaltered . —I have the honour to be , E . W . Sir and Brother , yours truly and fraternally , AYIMJAH H . WHITE , G . S . To the E . AV . Bro . William Tucker , Esq ., & c . & e . & c *
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United Grand Lodge.
masons' Quarterly Review of the proceedings of the Prov . Grand Lodge , held at A \ areham on the ISth of August last , is correct in substance , as to the Costume in which you appeared , and the address you delivered to the Brethren ? " and to which you reply , that "The substance of the charge in tbe Freemasons' Quarterly Renew , I did deliver ; and if your Lordship wishes it , I can send you the original draft . The Eobe also I did wear , but with and in addition to my full clothing of Prov . Grand Master ; " and you add , that if you had done anything annoying to his Lordship , or that could by possibility be magnified into an attack upon him , or on his dignity as Grand Master , vou regret it .
His Lordship never for a moment imagined any intention of a personal attack , and therefore begs you will dismiss from your thoughts any such idea ; but the Proceedings referred to were so completely at variance with the Ancient Constitutions and foundation of Freemasonry , and to the expressed and declared Laws of the Grand Lodge , whieh he , as Grand Master , is solemnly pledged to uphold and enforce , that he feels it impossible to view them without the deepest pain . He doubts not that the opinions you expressed are the convictions of your Mind , but the doctrines promulgated are so opposed to tbe universality of the Craft ,
w-hich admits within its pale all who " believe in the Glorious Architect of heaven and earth , and practise the sacred duties of morality , " aud that without inquiry into their particular mode of worship , that he cannot permit any of his Officers while in Lodge to introduce subjects of controversy , and thereby risk the breaking asunder those ties by which the virtuous of every persuasion may be united in the firm and pleasing bond of fraternal love . —You say , that , with your robe , and in addition to it , you wore your full clothing as Prov . G . M . : that it is which makes it obnoxious to the law ; out of Lodge every one may wear whatever decorations
he chooses , and express whatever opinions may please him ; it is only within the Lodge walls that the laws forbid the introduction of aught which might excite differences of feeling , and be a prelude to personal discord and contention . —It is not here necessary to enter upon an examination of the statements made in your address , many of which are historically incorrect , but the publicity you have given to opinions so opposed to those which have ever been held and pronounced by the Grand Lodge of England , and by the Ancient Craft , imposes upon the Grand Master the necessity of these remarksand at the same time of relieving you
, from tbe burthen of an office , the duties of which it is manifest you cannot longer discharge without a sacrifice of your convictions . The G . M . cannot refrain from reiterating how deeply he is pained by the course which he is compelled to adopt , at the same time assuring you , that personally his sentiments of regard remain unaltered . —I have the honour to be , E . W . Sir and Brother , yours truly and fraternally , AYIMJAH H . WHITE , G . S . To the E . AV . Bro . William Tucker , Esq ., & c . & e . & c *