Bound transcription of letters by Herman John Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta, after 1868

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Link to digital object

Dates

Creation: after 1868

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Grand Lodge of East Jamaica Freemason collection documents Masonic practice in late-1800s Jamaica. It includes papers belonging to Herman John Bürger, including correspondence and membership papers. Also includes a bound book of transcribed correspondence between Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta about Freemasonry which appears to be didactic, although only the letters from DaCosta remain. This collection contains correspondence, notes detailing the secret ceremonies and structure of Masonry (inducing Scottish Rite and York Rite), membership certificates, and a Catholic anti-Masonic pamphlet on secret societies. Notes detailing ceremonies and structure include handwritten notebooks and loose papers, possibly written by different people.

Creator

From the Collection: Bürger, Herman John (Person)
From the Collection: Freemasons (Organization)

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.

Extent

From the Series: 3.75 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

The book originally contained seven letters between Herman John Bürger and Willoughby DaCosta, but the letters written by Bürger were removed prior to acquisition.