Official exposition record and history of Masonry in the state of New York in connection with first annual fashion exposition for the benefit of Masonic hospital activities, May 8 to 13, 1922 (1922)
New York : [Eaton] · leaf 71
tered the oath of office to GeorgeWashington. In 1801 he was appointed United States Minister toFrance by President Jefferson, and he negotiated successfully for theLouisiana purchase. His services to New York and to the UnitedStates won him a high place in the affections of the people, and… … the inauguration oath on April 3 0th, 1789, there is connected anhistorical incident of keenest interest to the Fraternity. The marshal of the day was General Jacob Morton, who wasMaster of St. Johns Lodge, No. 1, at that time, and later becameGrand Master of the State. The honor of escorting…
Freemasonry -- New York (State)
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