FIRST LEGAL GRAND LODGE OF COLORED MASONS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, MARCH
19th, 1908.
The Most Worshipful St. Johns Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. Masons of the
State of Illinois established several Subordinate Lodges in the State of
Texas. A Masonic convention was held in the State of Texas by several of
the Subordinate Lodges in the State of Texas on March 19th, 1908, at San
Antonio, Texas, and the Most Worshipful King Solomon Grand Lodge of A.
F. & A. Masons for the State of Texas was organized. Bro. Chas. L.
Mitchell is Grand Master and Bro. J. F. VanDuzor is the Grand Secretary.
Yours Fraternally,
JOHN G. JONES, 33,
Grand Master of Masons of the State of Illinois.