A brief history of free masons, collected from the most approved authors; Containing many of the most material occurences, and an account of grand masters, buildings, &c. from the creation of the world to the present time. To which is added, the design of a monument to the memory of a great artist, well known to the craft. And a concise system of Christian Masonry, display'd in the description of a building which reaches to the heavens. Concluding with a masonic poem on the four parts of the day, &c. &c. Embelished with twelve aquaintas, applicable to the several subjects. Second edition. By Thomas Johnson, clerk of Charlotte-Street, Chapel, Pimlico; Grand Tyler, Tyler to the Somerset-House, friendship, britannic, and royal lodges, and Janitor, to the Grand Royal Arch-chapter.

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MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]