Description: PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING: I sell ORIGINAL items ONLY and NOT ANY reproductions. This sale is for one Historical, Fraternaladvertising LETTERHEAD from the office ofJOHN A. BRYAN as the GRAND SECRETARY,GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER of TEXA$located in WACO, TEXA$ during the year of 1904.NAMES LISTED AT TOP ARE: F. W. FiTZPATRiCKas the GRAND HiGH PRiE$Tfrom MT. PLEASANT, TEXAS...and JOHN A. BRYAN as GRAND SECRETARYfromWACO, TEXA$. This LETTER is HAND WRiTTEN and SigNED by JNO. ( JOHN ) A. BRYAN. Historical Marker Notes online :Text from the historical marker:The first attempt to establish freemasonry in Texas occurred in 1828 when Stephen F. Austin and a group of Masons petitioned the Mexican National Grand Lodge for a Lodge Charter. Due to the political upheaval of the time, nothing became of the petition.Five Master Masons met in Brazoria in March 1835 and sent a petition to Grand Master John H. Holland of Louisiana asking for a charter to form a lodge in Texas. The charter was delivered to Anson Jones, who carried it during the battle of San Jacinto. Holland Lodge was located in Houston and by 1837 was joined by Milam Lodge in Nacogdoches and McFarland Lodge in San Augustine. On December 20, 1837, the three lodges met in convention and created the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston presided at the convention, and Anson Jones was elected First Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston presided at the convention, and Anson Jones was elected first grand master. The Grand Lodge met in various locations before permanently locating in Waco in 1902.Masons were at the forefront of Texas history. Twenty-two of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence were Masons. Members of the organization defended the Alamo and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. All of the presidents and vice presidents of the Republic of Texas were Masons. The Grand Lodge met in various locations before permanently locating in Waco in 1902.In If you have any questions, please contact me. CONDITION: Letterhead has normal letter folds, some edge flaws, some toning and is in good condition. The "SEE MORE" item is just a loose piece of paper that is not attached to this letterhead. Approximate size of letterhead is 8 1/2" X 11".TERMS & CONDITIONS: Payment to EBAY upon purchase. Free shipping to the continental U.S. only. When you receive your item, PLEASE leave feedback (I will see it) and I will reciprocate feedback at that time. PLEASE visit my Ebay store items for related ephemera, antique documents, and paper collectibles at TEXASJOHNNYBOY EPHEMERA. THANK YOU VERY MUCH and GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
Price: 90.3 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-12T20:24:09.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Organization: Masonic, Freemasonry
Year: 1904
