Letters, 1843 Feb. 27-1845 Dec. 27.

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Letters, 1843 Feb. 27-1845 Dec. 27.

Correspondence of Rev. Gassett with fellow ministers of local churches. Among the correspondents are: Rev. Frederick D. Huntington (S. Washington St. Church), Rev. Fred T. Gray (Bulfinch St. Church), Rev. Samuel K. Lothrop, Rev. Chandler Robbin and Rev. Charles W. Upham. Also there is an exchange of correspondence between Simon K. Hewins and Samuel K. Lothrop (copies by H. Gassett). The topic of exchange is the Odd-Fellows movement and Freemasonry and their relationship with the official doctrine of the Church.

12 items (in folders) ; 26 x 38 cm.

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Gassett, Henry, 1774?-1855.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows

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Men's benevolent and fraternal organization. From the description of Independent Order of Oddfellows records, 1843-1901. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794006 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America is a fraternal organization which originated in England. The I.O.O.F. became independent from the English Old Fellows Order in 1834 after lodges were established in New York and Baltimore. Charity Lodge No. 6 was established in Stockt...