1From John Adams to Josiah Bartlett, 22 June 1798 (Adams Papers)
As I never had the honor to be one of your ancient Fraternity, I feel my Self under, the greater Obligations to you for this respectfull and affectionate Address. Many of my best Friends have been Masons; and two of them Grand Masters of Lodges , my professional Patron the learned Gridley, and my intimate Friend your immortal patriot and Hero Warren, whose Life and Death were Lessons and...