These are a series of post cards from the collection of VW Michael Davis. Date printed is unknown since they were originally owned by his Great Grandfather who was a mason in Virginia. The descriptions typed under each picture are exact quotes of the descriptions on the back of each post card.
This Lodge was first instituted by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in 1783, and wrought under the Pa. Charter for five years when, upon its surrender, General Washington headed a petition to the Grand Lodge of Virginia for a new Charter, which was granted by Edmund Randolph, G. M., in 1788. Washington became first Master under the Virginia jurisdiction and served two terms.
The Lesser Lights of Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22, A. F. & A. M. Alexandria, VA., were used by the Lodge at the laying of the cornerstone of the National Capitol in 1763 and at Washington's funeral in 1799. The Clock was in General Washington's bed chamber when he died. Doctor Elisha C. Dick, Master of the Lodge and one of the attending physicians, cut the pendulum cord and stopped the old timepiece at ten-twenty P. M., the exact time of his death. Three days later Mrs. Martha Washington presented it to the Lodge. Pendulum or weight with cord severed shown to the left of clock, hour glass to the right.
Picture of Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22 A. F. & A. M. of Alexandria, WA., representing General Washington, its first Master, at the alter wearing his own apron. This apron was inherited by Lawrence Lewis (Son of Bettie Washington and nephew of the General) who presented it to the Lodge in 1892. The view also shows the old Chair, Alter, Lesser Lights, Desk, etc., all of which are still the property of the Lodge.
This Trowel has been used on many important occasions, the most notable being the laying of the Cornerstone of the National Capital (by General Washington) in 1793. Washington Monument in 1848, and the Masonic Temple in Washington, D. C., by President Roosevelt, in 1907.
This collection of Washington relics is the property of Alexanderia Washington Lodge, No. 22, A. F. & A. M., and presented to the Lodge in 1812 by Lawrence Lewis, Washington's nephew; his wedding gloves; farm spurs; pocket compass; pruning knife; medicine scales; bleeding implements and many other valuable relics which have been presented tot he lodge from time to time by his relatives.
Ease view of "Old" Alexandria Washington Lodge, No 22; A. F. & A. M., Alexandria, VA., of which General George Washington was first Worshipful Master in 1788.89, showing Master's chair occupied by Washington when Master, also original desk, benches, etc. The Lesser Lights were used at the laying of the Cornerstone of the National Capital and at Washington's Funeral. On the wall to the left of Master's Chair is the Williams Painting of Washington, made in 1794 for the Lodge.
This Chair, the property of Alexandria Washington Lodge, NO. 22, A. F. & A.
M., was occupied by General George Washington while Master of the above named
Lodge 1788-9, and was in constant use for 117 years. Now kept in a glass
case and used only on special occasions such as installation of officers, for
distinguished guests, etc.
This rare picture of General Washington in Masonic regalia, was painted from
life by Williams of Philadelphia, in 1794 for Alexandria Washington Lodge, No.
22, A. F. & A. M., of Alexandria Va. of which Washington was then a Past
Master. It is probably the only authentic work showing him in advanced
age. the apron and sash worn in the picture were inherited y
"Lawrence Lewis," Washington's nephew, who presented them to the Lodge
in 1812, where they ate still preserved.