60 pp . 23x14.5 cm (9x5¾"), unbound original signatures, stitched.
Pages 61-67 lacking. Parrish & Willingham, 8649. Includes a remarkable address by Lodge Grand Master John Robin McDaniel.
"We are permitted again, my dear brethren, to assemble within "This sacred retreat of Friendship and Love." It is not as formerly we come from our quiet firesides, but from the turmoil and strife of a dismembered country...We deeply deplore the absence of many brethren, whom we have been wont to greet with the most fraternal and social feelings.
We Know that many who are absent are are in the ranks, battling for our rights and our family altars, and let us in Charity at least hope, that many, if not all, located in disaffected portions of our State, are absent from military restrictions, and not from any estrangement of Masonic feelings, and that when the glad tidings of peace shall be sounded throughout our now oppressed land, when we shall have gained our independence, and have taken our stand amongst the nations of the earth, we trust, at least, then we shall see our Western and North Western brethren again in their places , united once more around our Holy Altar, joining in thanksgivings and praises to our Supreme Grand Master, for all His inestimable gifts; for the will and the means of resisting oppression, and, more especially for His protecting hand, which guided us safely through our troubles..."
Condition:
Moderate wear, some chips, tears, and light dampstaining; very good.