An official report,

by William Sprague, Jr. one of the committee of the House of Representatives of Rhode-Island, upon the subject of Masonry by William Sprague, Jr.

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First edition

Providence: printed at the office of the Daily Advertiser, 1832. First edition, 8vo, pp. 23, 1 ; self-wrappers, stitched, as issued; light chipping and text toned; all else very good. Sprague was a dissenting member of the Legislative Committee. The Committee held that Masonic secrets, such as signs, grips, words, etc. were of no importance, while Sprague insisted that such secrets should be made public. His report is also interesting as showing the result

• Binding: Wrappers

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