Proceedings of the Grand lodge of Texas, from its organization in city of Houston, Dec. A.D. 1837, A.L. 5837, to the close of the grand annual communication held at Palestine, January 19, A.D. 1857, Vol. 1 Page: 4
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they will be lost to us forever unless their preservation is secured in some such
manner as that proposed by you. Many of our older sister Grand Lodges
failed to adopt timely means of preserving the records of their proceedings,
and now experience much disadvantage and inconvenience as the result
of their neglect and inattention, and are devoting much labor and expense
to the (in some instances) fruitless task of bringing to light the transactions
of their Masonic fathers and an integral portion of their Masonic history.
Let us therefore, by a fraternal and liberal encouragement of your undertaking,
profit by their error and avoid the difficulties under which they
labor. You will excuse me for suggesting the importance of accompanying
the publication with copies of the various Constitutions that have been in
force in our jurisdiction. The necessity of this arises from the fact, that
what was declared to be the rule under one Constitution might be rendered
inoperative or inapplicable under a change of that instrument. I also think
it would be useful to append a complete set of the forms in use among us,
as it would prevent many errors of frequent occurrence, and enhance the
value of the work to the subordinate Lodges and their officers. I trust,
therefore, that you will persevere in your purpose until its completion, and
thus bestow upon your Brethren in Texas an additional benefit to the many
which they have already received at your hands.
Very truly and fraternally yours,
WILLIAM STEDMAN,
Grand Master.
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Freemasons. Texas. Grand Lodge. Proceedings of the Grand lodge of Texas, from its organization in city of Houston, Dec. A.D. 1837, A.L. 5837, to the close of the grand annual communication held at Palestine, January 19, A.D. 1857, Vol. 1, book, 1857; Galveston. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29778/m1/4/?q=+date%3A1845-1860: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Star of the Republic Museum.