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Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary, Freemasons' Hall to Sir Peter...

Catalogue reference: AR/1146/19

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AR/1146/19

Title

Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary, Freemasons' Hall to Sir Peter Parker, Deputy Grand Master

Date

16 June 1798

Description

Draft copy note of William White, Grand Secretary, Freemasons' Hall to Admiral Sir Peter Parker, Deputy Grand Master, Portsmouth sending copies of the last Grand Lodge Proceedings with a report about the Grand Feast. White informs Parker that he provided the Country Stewards' Lodge with a copy of the Deputy Grand Master's letter but the Grand Secretary is aware that several members met and dined privately but were informed that it could not be referred to as the Country Feast or Deputy Grand Master's Feast. Informs Parker that he has received a list of nine proposed Country Feast Stewards but warned the Country Stewards' Lodge that no event could take place without the attendance of Sir Peter Parker. White now seeks confirmation from Parker about such considerations and warns Parker that these proposed Stewards may contact him. If Parker is able to attend in the future then the Country Feast may be revived without disturbing the peace of the Society but not if he is unable to attend. Sends greetings from James Heseltine.

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

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

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Draft copy letter of William White, Grand Secretary, Freemasons' Hall to Sir Peter Parker, Deputy Grand Master