Gould, Robert Freke, 1836-1915 · New York : Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co. · leaf 462
ALBERT PIKE. Digression on Degrees. 409 Europe, besides the legion of Scots degrees, we meet withthe Strict Observance, and the (so-called) RoyauOrder of Scotland, each placing its origin in NorthBritain. A still later example of the common practice ofaffecting a connection with Scotland, is… … ANCIENT ACCEPTKD SCOTTISH RITE—MODERN.FROM BOOK OF A. A. S. R. known and highly influential body--the Ancient andAccepted Scottish Rite. ■* From the circumstance that Scots Masonry was un-known before the delivery by Andrew Michael Ramsay ofhis famous speech in 1737, and appeared shortly after- 4IO…
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