Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons account books, 1868-1901.

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Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons account books, 1868-1901.

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Royal Arch Masonry denotes the first part of the York Rite system of Masonic degrees as conferred in the United States. Every state has its own Grand Chapter, which performs administrative functions for its subordinate chapters. The account books of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, which were maintained by Grand Secretary Christopher G. Fox, list members of New York State chapters, dues paid each year, and the names and addresses of chapter secretaries.

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