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Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary to Alexander Shirreff

Catalogue reference: AR/1146/12

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This record is a file about the Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary to Alexander Shirreff dating from 17 June 1797.

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Reference

AR/1146/12

Title

Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary to Alexander Shirreff

Date

17 June 1797

Description

Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary to Alexander Shirreff, 13 Church Street, St Ann's, Soho, London sending the Country Stewards a copy of the text of Sir Peter Parker's letter stating that the Country Feast cannot be held until the latter can attend in person. Parker is unable to attend this year and does not wish to be associated with an event that might disturb the harmony of the Society.

Held by
Museum of Freemasonry
Creator(s)
White, William
Physical description

1 document

Administrative / biographical background

Country Steward's Lodge was granted a warrant by the Moderns' Grand Lodge on 25 July 1789 and met as No. 540 at the Guildhall Coffee House, Gresham Street, London. In 1790 the Lodge moved to the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen Street, London. The Lodge was renumbered as No. 449 in 1792. The Lodge made its last payment in 1799 and lapsed about 1802.

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Series information

AR/1146

Country Steward's Lodge, No. 449A [erased], London

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Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary to Alexander Shirreff