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Memorial announcement for President Abraham Lincoln
1865-05-24
Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
USA: Massachusetts, Boston
Paper
8" x 6 1/4"; 21 x 16 cm.; 1 item (2 pages)
Gift of Columbian Lodge, Boston, Massachusetts, courtesy of Mrs. Godfrey S. Tomkins
A80/003/010

An announcement by Grand Marshall William D. Stratton of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts of a citywide memorial service for President Abraham Lincoln. In this document, Stratton requests the members of Columbian Lodge to join with the Grand Lodge on June 1, 1865 for a public procession to be followed by exercises at the Music Hall. This document provides instructions on appropriate dress and procession logistics for all Boston area lodges. Forms part of the Columbian Lodge Records Collection. SEE: Finding aid for MA 002.