Minutes, 15–16 March 1842, as Recorded in Nauvoo Masonic Lodge Minute Book
Source Note
Nauvoo Lodge under Dispensation, Minutes, [, Hancock Co., IL], 15–16 Mar. 1842. Version copied [ca. May 1842] in Nauvoo Masonic Lodge Minute Book, [23]–26; handwriting of ; CHL.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation.
*Minutes, 15–16 March 1842
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& , Stewards; & ; ; , ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Noble Rogers; ; Members: Joseph Smith, & , E. A. Masons. And L. B. Adams, M. Plum, H. King, , , A. Lambert, , & , visiting brethren. An Entered Apprentice lodge was then opened in due form, and the minutes of the preceeding meeting read. No further business appearing in this degree, the E. A. were requested to withdraw, and a F. C. lodge was then opened, Joseph Smith, and signified their desire to be advanced in Masonry, and their proficiency in the preceeding degree was vouched for— after which they were balloted for, the ballot found clear, and they duly received and passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Mason. The lodge then called off untill 2 o clock P. M.
2 o clock, P. M.
Lodge called from refreshment to labor, Present as before, A. Masters lodge was then opened, and Joseph Smith applied for the third and sublime degree of a Master Mason. The ballot was found clear, and he was thereupon duly raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, and signed the by-laws. Lodge called off untill 7 o clock.
7 o clock P. M.
Lodge called to labor. Present as before. applied for the sublime degree of a master mason— the ballot was found clear, and he thereupon duly raised to the sublime degree of a master mason and signed the by-laws. The Senior Warden was then called to the chair, and the following resolutions unanimously adopted, To Wit;
Resolved, That the thanks of this lodge be presented to , & D. G. S. McKann, for their attendance with us, and the instructions given in the various degrees of Masonry.
Resolved. That they be requested to visit the lodge whenever their circumstances will permit, at the expense of the lodge.
Resolved. That be requested to deliver an oration on masonry in this , on the 24th. of June next, but if not possible so to do, to give the lodge timely notice.
Resolved. That Columbus Lodge, No 6, and Bodley lodge No 1. be requested to meet with Nauvoo Lodge on the 24th. of June, and that all brethren in the vicinity be solicited to participate. [p. [25]]