Handwritten ritual for a Master Mason, including explanation of the lodge board,…

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Handwritten ritual for a Master Mason, including explanation of the lodge board, opening, reception ceremony, obligation, historical account of Hiram Abif, closing of the Master's lodge. Same origin and continuity as the previous two rituals, but written by a different hand but clearly legible. Late 18th century

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Handwritten ritual for a Master Mason, including explanation of the lodge board, opening, reception ceremony, obligation, historical account of Hiram Abif, closing of the Master's lodge. Same origin and continuity as the previous two rituals, but written by a different hand but clearly legible. Late 18th century

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