tation in the Encampment? A. In front of the
Generalissimo.
Q. His duty? A. To receive in charge all funds and property of the
Encampment; pay all orders drawn upon him, and render a just and
faithful account when required.
Q. Station of the Junior Warden in the Encampment? A. At the southwest
angle of the triangle, and on the left of the first division.
Q. His duty? A. To attend to all poor and weary pilgrims traveling
from afar; to accompany them on the journey; answer all questions for
them, and finally introduce them into the asylum.
Q. Senior Warden's station in the Encampment? A. At the northwest
angle of the triangle, and on the right of the second division.
Q. His duty there? A. To attend on pilgrim warriors traveling from
afar; to comfort and support pilgrims penitent, and after due trial,
to recommend them to the hospitality of the Generalissimo.
Q. Prelate's station in the Encampment? A. On the right of the
Generalissimo.
Q. His duty there? A. To administer at the altar, and offer up prayers
and adorations to the Deity.
Q. Captain-General's station? A. On the left of the Grand Commander.
Q. His duty? A. To see that the proper officers make all suitable
preparations for the several meetings of the Encampment, and take
special care that the asylum is in a suitable array for the
introduction of candidates and dispatch of business; also to receive
and communicate all orders from the Grand Commander to officers of the
line.
Q. Generalissimo's station? A. On the right of the Grand Commander.
Q. His duty? A. To receive and communicate all orders, signals, and
petitions, and assist the Grand Commander in the discharge of his
various duties, and in his absence to govern the Encampment.
Q. Grand Commander's station? A. In the East.
Q. His duty? A. To distribute alms, and protect weary pilgrims
traveling from afar; to encourage pilgrim warriors; to sustain
pilgrims penitent; feed the hungry, clothe the naked, bind up the
wounds of the afflicted; to inculcate hospitality, and govern his
Encampment with justice and moderation.
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SECOND SECTION.
Question--What were the preparatory circumstances attending your
reception into this illustrious Order? Answer--I was conducted to the
chamber of reflection, where I was left in silence and solitude, to
reflect upon three questions, which were left with me in writing.
Q. What were your answers? A. They we
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