Constitution of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Massachusetts and General Regulations for the Government of Councils Under its Jurisdiction

<p>This is the Constitution of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Massachusetts and General Regulations for the Government of Councils Under its Jurisdiction published in 1877. This historical document outlines the foundational principles and governance structure for the Royal and Select Masters a branch of Freemasonry within the state of Massachusetts. Detailing the regulations rights and responsibilities of the Grand Council and its subordinate councils the constitution provides invaluable insight into the organizational framework and operational procedures of this fraternal order during the late 19th century.</p> <p>A vital resource for Masonic scholars historians and anyone interested in the history of fraternal organizations in America this document reflects the enduring legacy and influence of Freemasonry in shaping social and civic life.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>