Bro. Washington's Reply to Address from the Grand Lodge of Georgia, May, 1791. Letter Book II, Folio 78.
Upon the next day, Sunday, May 15, after attending the morning church service, Washington left Savannah and set out for Augusta, Georgia, halting for dinner at Mulberry Grove, the seat of Mrs. Nathaniel Greene. The following reply to the Masonic address was sent to the Grand Lodge of Georgia,[48] both address and reply now first published:
"To the Grand Master, Officers and Members
"of the Grand Lodge of Georgia.
"Gentlemen,
"I am much obliged by your congratulations
"on my arrival in this city, and I am highly indebted
"to your favorable opinions.
"Every circumstance contributes to
"render my stay in Savannah agreeable, and it
"is cause of regret to me that it must be so
"short.
"My best wishes are offered for the welfare
"of the fraternity, and for your particular happiness.
Footnotes:
[47] Washington Letter Book, II, folio 77. Photostat in Archives of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
[48] Address and Reply, Letter Book II, folio 77-78.