Gould, Robert Freke, 1836-1915 · New York : Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co. · leaf 466
Throughoutthe Continent of Europe, Pure and Ancient Masonryalmost vanished, and no less than twelve reigning princes—bound by vows of unquestioning obedience to Un-known Superiors—were active members of the StrictObseRv.vnce, in 1774. The oath of implicit obedience to Unknown Superiorswas the… … SECRFCT MASTKR—A. A. S. R 414 History of Freemasonry. (as a matter of fact) we know that the historical KnightsTemplars could never have possessed. At the death of von Himd, in 1776, there was a periodof confusion, and his papers were searched with the objectof ascertaining who was the real head of…
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