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This flow blue plate is covered with most of the symbols of Freemasonry. It was made for the 150th Anniversary (1803-1953) of Cincinnati Lodge No. 3 F. & A.M. of Morristown, New Jersey. On the reverse reads a small bio of their Lodge history, "Warrant granted to Cincinnati Lodge No. 17 November 8, 1803. First Communication held on December 5, 1803, at Montville, New Jersey. Moved to Hanover (Whippany) November 11, 1806 where it continued to meet until December 26, 1844, when it was removed to Morristown Lodge No. 17 and was changed to No. 3 November 8, 1842. This plate was made by Vernon Kilns USA and measures 8 1/2 inches in diameter.

American Union Lodge No. 1
[From its 200th Anniversary Condensed History]
From Southern California Research Lodge Papers

Webmaster's Note: While there is no mention of Cincinnati No. 3 in this article, the presence of American Union (Army) Lodge in Morristown lead to the formation of our Lodge, thus its early history is tied directly to ours and therefore is deemed significant enough for a place on our website.

The Institution of Masonry, kindred to many of the societies and rites of times, owes its continued existence to its ability to render needed service and inspiration to mankind. We shall review, briefly, some of the incidents in the early life of one branch of this great institution, American Union Lodge, No. 1, out of the experiences of those who were instrumental in effecting this historic Lodge.

The siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776 brought together many New England Masons in the Continental forces from whose ranks the several Army Lodges were formed. The record of our own Lodge reveals a preliminary meeting at Roxbury, Massachusetts, attended by Brother Joel Clark and fifteen others. A choice of officers was made and the minutes of the meeting laid before the Grand Master, praying that the officers nominated might be confirmed and a dispensation granted for holding a regular Lodge. The minutes state: The Right Worshipful Grand Master, Richard Gridley, Esq., having been waited on according to appointment, was pleased to grant a warrant to Joel Clark, Esq., appointing him first Master of American Union Lodge.

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