In the pleasant labors of compiling this work I have been assisted by
one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of brilliant meteors in the
Masonic Firmament, to whom I heartily tender my grateful
acknowledgements; hoping that the advantages anticipated may be fully
realized by my brethren.
In my effort to pull the Mask off of the Clandestine, self constituted
Organization of Freemasonry Among Colored Men in the state of
Massachusetts, under the supervision and control of the self
styled--Illegitimate Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, And also
the early introduction and the irregularity of Clandestine and Bogus
Freemasonry in the State of Texas among Colored Men; I respectfully
submit and dedicate the results of my efforts of this work to the Ill.
John G. Jones, 33° M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme
Council of A. A. S. Rites of the Southern and Western Masonic
Jurisdiction of the United States, its Territories and Dependencies, and
Imperial Grand Potentate of the Imperial Grand Council of the Ancient
Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America,
also Grand Master of Masons of the State of Illinois.
C. L. Mitchell, 33°, Grand Master,
M. W. King Solomon Grand Lodge,
A. F. & A. M. of Texas and Masonic Jurisdiction.
San Antonio, Texas.
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C. L. MITCHELL, 33°
M. W. Grand Master
M. W. King Solomon Grand Lodge
A. F. & A. M. Jurisdiction of Texas.
Grand Auditor General, H. E.
United Supreme Council, A. A. S. R.
for the
S. and W. Masonic Jurisdiction U. S. A.
Grand Deputy of the Imperial Grand Council
for the
Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
For North and South America
Grand Register General of the Order of the Red Cross
of Constantine]