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British Freemasonry, 1717-1813

British Freemasonry, 1717-1813

Edited ByRobert Peter
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2016
eBook Published 8 December 2016
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9781315639901
Pages 2606 pages
eBook ISBN 9781317275435
SubjectsHumanities
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Peter, R. (Ed.), Revauger, C., Snoek, J. A. (2016). British Freemasonry, 1717-1813. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315639901
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
View abstract
chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
View abstract
chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
View abstract
chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
View abstract
chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
View abstract

Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
View abstract
chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
View abstract
chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
View abstract
chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
View abstract
chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
View abstract
chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
View abstract
chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
View abstract
chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
View abstract
chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
View abstract

Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
View abstract
chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
View abstract
chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
View abstract
chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
View abstract
chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
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chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
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chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
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chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
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chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
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chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
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chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
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chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
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chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
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chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
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chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
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chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
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chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
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chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
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chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
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chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
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chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
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chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
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chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
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chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
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chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
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chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
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chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
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chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
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chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
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chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
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chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
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chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
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Freemasonry was a major cultural and social phenomenon and a key element of the Enlightenment. It was to have an international influence across the globe. This primary resource collection charts a key period in the development of organized Freemasonry culminating in the formation of a single United Grand Lodge of England.

The secrecy that has surrounded Freemasonry has made it difficult to access information and documents about the organization and its adherents in the past. This collection is the result of extensive archival research and transcription and highlights the most significant themes associated with Freemasonry.

The documents are drawn from masonic collections, private archives and libraries worldwide. The majority of these texts have never before been republished. Documents include rituals (some written in code), funeral services, sermons, songs, certificates, an engraved list of lodges, letters, pamphlets, theatrical prologues and epilogues, and articles from newspapers and periodicals.

This collection will enable researchers to identify many key masons for the first time. It will be of interest to students of Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and researchers in eighteenth-century studies.

Includes more than 550 texts

- Many texts are published here by special arrangement with the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

- Contains over 260 pages of newly transcribed manuscript material

- Documents are organized thematically

- Full editorial apparatus including general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes and explanatory endnotes

- A consolidated index appears in the final volume

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
JOHN PINE, A LIST OF REGULAR LODGES AS CONSTITUTED ’TILL MARCH 25TH 1725 (1725)
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chapter |6 pages
John Pine, A List of Regular Lodges as Constituted ’till March 25th 1725
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chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], THE BEGINNING AND FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE MOST WORTHY CRAFT OF MASONRY WITH THE CHARGES THEREUNTO BELONGING (1739)
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chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], Th e Beginning and First Foundation of the Most Worthy Craft of Masonry with the Charges Th ereunto Belonging (1739)
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chapter |6 pages
[ANON.], THE POCKET COMPANION AND HISTORY OF FREE-MASONS (1754)
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chapter |40 pages
[Anon.], Th e Pocket Companion and History of Free-Masons (1754)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, THE MORAL PART OF MASONRY EXPLAINED (1757)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, Th e Moral Part of Masonry Explained (1757)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS EDMONDES, AN ADDRESS ... AS DELIVERED AT THE STEWARD’S LODGE (1763)
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chapter |22 pages
Th omas Edmondes, An Address ... as Delivered at the Steward’s Lodge (1763)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
THOMAS DUNCKERLEY, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, HELD AT THE CASTLE-INN, MARLBOROUGH (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
Th omas Dunckerley, A Charge, Delivered to the Members of the Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at the Castle-inn, Marlborough (1769)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM MEESON, AN INTRODUCTION TO FREE MASONRY: FOR THE USE OF THE FRATERNITY; AND NONE ELSE. IN FOUR PARTS (1775)
View abstract
chapter |40 pages
William Meeson, An Introduction to Free Masonry: For the Use of the Fraternity; and None Else. In Four Parts (1775)
View abstract
chapter |4 pages
WILLIAM DODD, AN ORATION DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF FREE-MASONS’ HALL, GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN’S-INN-FIELDS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |14 pages
William Dodd, An Oration Delivered at the Dedication of Free-Masons’ Hall, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Th ursday, May 23, 1776 (1776)
View abstract
chapter |2 pages
J. ROTHERHAM, A CHARGE, DELIVERED TO SEVERAL NEWLY INITIATED BRETHREN, IN ST. JOHN’S LODGE (1777)
View abstract
chapter |8 pages
J. Rotherham, A Charge, Delivered to Several Newly Initiated Brethren, in St. John’s Lodge (1777)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
ANON. [ROBERT TREWMAN ED.], THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MASONRY DELINEATED (1777)
View abstract
chapter |48 pages
Anon. [Robert Trewman ed.], Th e Principles of Free-Masonry Delineated (1777)
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chapter |6 pages
ANON. [WILLIAM PRESTON], STATE OF FACTS: BEING A NARRATIVE OF SOME LATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS, RESPECTING WILLIAM PRESTON (1778)
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chapter |54 pages
Anon. [William Preston], State of Facts: Being a Narrative of Some Late Proceedings in the Society of Free Masons, Respecting William Preston (1778)
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chapter |4 pages
[ANON.], AN ACCOUNT OF THE INSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNORS OF THE ROYAL CUMBERLAND FREE-MASON SCHOOL (1788)
View abstract
chapter |10 pages
[Anon.], An Account of the Institution and Proceedings of the Governors of the Royal Cumberland Free-Mason School (1788)
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chapter |4 pages
JAMES MULLALLA, ESQ., AN ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN OF MASONRY (1792)
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chapter |6 pages
James Mullalla, Esq., An Essay on the Origin of Masonry (1792)
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chapter |4 pages
JANE ELIZABETH MOORE, MISCELLANEOUS POEMS (1797)
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chapter |4 pages
Jane Elizabeth Moore, Miscellaneous Poems (1797)
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chapter |4 pages
[PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN], AN ACT FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL SUPPRESSION OF SOCIETIES ESTABLISHED FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE PURPOSES, AND FOR BETTER PREVENTING TREASONABLE AND SEDITIOUS PRACTICES (1799)
View abstract
chapter |6 pages
[Parliament of Great Britain], An Act for the More Eff ectual Suppression of Societies Established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes, and for Better Preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices (1799)
View abstract
chapter 2|4 pages
MASONIC CERTIFICATES (1798 & 1808)
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chapter 2|4 pages
Masonic Certifi cates (1798 & 1808)
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