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as shall be consistent with the general Laws of the Society, contained in the Book of Constitutions. And we hereby will and require you, the said Prince Hall, to take Special care that all and every the said Brethren are or have been regularly made Masons and that they do observe, perform, and keep all the Rules and Orders contained in the Book of Constitutions. And, further, that you do from time to time cause to be entered in a Book kept for that purpose, an account of your Proceedings in the Lodge, together with all such Rules, Orders, and Regulations as shall  be made for the good government of the same; that in no wise you omit once in every Year to send to Us, or our Successors, Grand Masters or to Rowland Holt, Esquire, Our Deputy Grand Master, or to the Deputy Grand Master for the time being, an account in Writing of your said Proceedings and Copies of all such Rules, Orders and Regulations as shall be made as aforesaid, together with A List of the Members of the Lodge, and such Sum of Money as may suit the circumstances of the Lodge, and reasonably be expected towards the Grand Charity. Moreover, we hereby will and require of you, the said Prince Hall, as soon as conveniently may be, to send an Account in Writing of what may be done by virtue of these Presents.

"Given at London, under Our Hand & Seal of Masonry, this 29th Day of Sept. A. L. 5784, A.D. 1784.
By the Grand Master's Command.

"Witness: Wm. White, G.S.

(signed) R. Holt, D.G.M."

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