1To George Washington from Masonic Lodge, No. 22, Alexandria, Virginia, 29 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Actuated by the warmest sentiments of personal affection, and encouraged by that masonic relation, by which you are connected with us in a social capacity—We the Alexandria Lodge of Free and accepted Masons venture to address you on a subject particularly interesting to us. We deem it an honor of the highest and most pleasing nature, that our Charter is distinguished by your name, and if no...