The Life of Colonel Paul Revere Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 Excerpt: ...to the Memory of Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON; raised to the ALL PERFECT LODGE Dec. 14, 5799.--Ripe in years and full of glory." For many years this urn was sacredly cared for. On the 13th of March, 1S09, the Masons appointed a committee to "examine the Urn &c. procured by the Grand Lodge as a testimony of their Veneration for the exalted character, and example of their Illustrious Brother, and Patron, George Washington, Esq. Deceased; and to enquire if a suitable place could be appropriated for it in Mason's Hall." That committee reported that they had " visited the House of R. W. Paul Revere Esq. Past Grand Master, and find that the most scrupulous care had been observed in the preservation of the Urn and its appendages: They also find that the most proper place for them in the Hall is directly over the Chair of the M. W. Grand Master;"1 and the following communication was sent at this time: "Boston, March 15, 18o9. "R. W. Paul Revere, Esq. "The following Resolve passed the Grand Lodge the last quarterly Communication, I with pleasure transmit you; also our last printed Circular and remain with great personal respect and Brotherly affection yours, "john Proctor "Gd Secretary. 1 Records of the Grand Lodge. "Resolved--that the thanks of the Grand Lodge be given to the Right W. Paul Revere Esq Past Grand Master, for the care he has hitherto taken of the Urn & its appendages, used at the Funeral procession of our Most Worthy and Revered R. W. Brother George Washington Esq. Deceased; and that he be requested to permit them to remain under his protection, until the Grand Lodge shall have it in their power otherwise to dispose of them. "Attest John Proctor G. Secy." 1 1 From family papers. CHA...