Up for sale is an extraordinary, museum-grade piece of turn-of-the-century New Jersey fraternal history. This is the original, handwritten \"Recorder\'s Cash Book\" for the Odo de St. Amand Commandery No. 12, Knights Templar, based in Morristown, New Jersey. Spanning continuously from 1883 to 1912, this bound manuscript is penned by the lodge\'s Recorders. It acts as an absolute master archive of the Commandery’s financial operations through the Gilded Age and into the Edwardian era.Historical & Genealogical Value:
Unlike standardized minutes, this ledger names individual members alongside exact transaction types and monetary values. It logs member dues, initiation balances, event expenditures, uniform/regalia purchases, and local charitable relief funds. It offers a fascinating window into the economic standing and membership roster of a prominent York Rite body in Morris County over a 29-year timeline. Condition Details:
- Binding: Strong and intact original binding; covers show expected light shelf wear, corner bumping, and age-appropriate rubbing.
- Pages: The interior paper remains remarkably crisp and legible. The ink has aged beautifully, with no bleeding or moisture damage.
- Completeness: No missing or torn transaction pages observed.
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1883-1912 Knights Templar Masonic Cash Book Morristown NJ Odo de St Amand No 12
$250.00
