Finding Aid for the John S. Dashiell Letter, 1843 November 14
MS-2700University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: William E. Hardy, February 2, 2006
Finding Aid written by: William E. Hardy, February 2, 2006
Encoded by: William E. Hardy, February 2, 2006
Summary Information
John S. Dashiell Letter
Date/Date Range : 1843 November 14
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection contains a letter, dated November 14, 1849, from John S. Dashiell to William K. Blair in which Dashiell reviews and comments on the By Laws of Blair's Masonic Lodge. Dashiell approves of the rules adopted by Blair's Lodge with the exception of the measure to fine brothers for non-attendance.
MS-2700
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
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Collection was purchased by Special Collections in December 2005.
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[Identification of Item], John S. Dashiell Letter, MS-2700. The Special Collections Library of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
John Snyder Dashiell (b. 1807) was a steamboat captain who served in several capacities as a Mason in the Tennessee Grand Lodge from 1840 to 1852. Dashiell's appointments included Grand Secretary, Grand Recorder, Grand Master of Masons, and Deputy High Priest of Grand Chapter. He also served, by the unanimous vote of his ward, as Alderman of Nashville for eight years.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection conatins a letter from John S. Dashiell to William K. Blair in which Dashiell reviews and comments on the By Laws of Blair's Masonic Lodge. Dashiell approves of the rules adopted by Blair's Lodge with the exception of the measure to fine brothers for non-attendance.
Subject Terms
- Nashville (Tenn.).
- Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Tennessee.
- Freemasonry -- Tennessee.
- Dashiell, John Snyder.
- Blair, William K.
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Letter from John S. Dashiell to William K. Blair, 1843 November 14 Scope Note: Nashville 14th Nov 1843
William K. Blair Esq.
Dear Sir Bro.
A copy of the By Laws of your Lodge was handed to me this morning by Dr. Kenney for the approval of the Grand Lodge, that Body discontinued its labours the First-Week in October last, therefore your By Laws cannot be acted on until the next session of the Grand Lodge, you will therefore be governed by them until that time as there is no power but your [illegible] that can alter or change them. I have examined them carefully and find nothing therein contained that is not in conformity with the Rules of Masonry, with the exception of one thing which I hope you will not think me impertinent in mentioning, that is [fineing] a brother for non attendance. I think every Brother who is as high as the [illegible] is bound to attend when summoned and if this obligation to the Lodge does not incite him I do not think we should force him by a fine, this is only me opinion. We should always bear in mind what we owe as a duty to the Lodge, and the summons from whence it come. I send you by this mail 3 copies of the proceedings of the last Grand Lodge for the use of your Lodge.
Fraternally yours
John S. Dashiell G. Sec. G. L. Tenn.
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