of his country, raised it to glory, and by his
"conduct in public and private life has evinced to
"Monarchs that true majesty consists not in splendid
"royalty, but in intrinsic worth.

"With these sentiments they rejoice at your pres-
"ence in this State, and in common with their fellow-
"citizens, greet you, thrice welcome, flattering them-
"selves that your stay will be made agreeable.

"May the great Architect of the Universe pre-
"serve you whilst engaged in the work allotted you
"on earth, and long continue you the brightest pil-
"lar of our Temple, and when the supreme fiat shall
"summon you hence, they pray the might I AM
"may take you into his holy keeping,

"Grand Lodge in Savannah
"May 14th 5791.
"GEO: HOUSTON,
"_Grand Master_."

=BRO. WASHINGTON'S REPLY TO ADDRESS FROM THE GRAND LODGE OF GEORGIA, MAY,
1791. LETTER BOOK II, FOLIO 78.=

Upon the next day, Sunday, May 15, after attending the morning church
service, WASHINGTON left Savannah and set out for Augusta, Georgia,
halting for dinner at Mulberry Grove, the seat of Mrs. Nathaniel Greene.
The following reply to the Masonic address was sent to the Grand Lodge
of Georgia,[48] both address and reply now first published:

"TO THE GRAND MASTER, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
"OF THE GRAND LODGE OF GEORGIA.

"_Gentlemen_,

"I am much obliged by your congratulations
"on my arrival in this city, and I am highly indebted
"to your favorable opinions.

"Every circumstance contributes to
"render my stay in Savannah agreeable, and it
"is cause of regret to me that it must be so
"short.

"My best wishes are offered for the welfare
"of the fraternity, and for your particular happiness.

"Go. Washington"

=PRESIDENT WASHINGTON'S RESIDENCE IN PHILADELPHIA, A. D. 1790 A. D. 1797.

WHERE THE MASONIC ADDRESSES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA WERE
DELIVERED.

FROM A CONTEMPORARY WATER COLOR PAINTING BELONGING TO THE LIBRARY
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA.

THE FIGURES ARE THOSE OF WASHINGTON AND ROBERT MORRIS.=

Footnotes:

[47] Washington Letter Book, II, folio 77. Photostat in Archives of the
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

[48] Address and Reply, Letter Book II, folio 77-78.

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, JANUARY 3, 1792.

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