American Masonic Home for the Widows and Orphans of Freemasons, Washington [wrapper title: Statement and Appeal of the Regents of the American Masonic Home for Widows and Orphans]

  • Washington, DC: Henry Polkinhorn, Printer, 375 D Street, 1859
By [Freemasons] [The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia]
Washington, DC: Henry Polkinhorn, Printer, 375 D Street, 1859. Very Good. Washington, DC: Henry Polkinhorn, Printer, 375 D Street, 1859. First Edition. 12mo (18cm); 12pp. Printed wraps, removed. Rubbing to edges; glue remnants along spine; stray pen annotations to front. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Very Good.

Resolution from the Grand Lodge of DC advocating for the construction of a "well endowed National Institution for the maintenance and education of the Widows and Orphans of American freemasons," proposing to raise $100,000 for its construction and endowment. Lists regents and "patronesses." No copies in retail and two holdings found in OCLC.

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