This volume collects biographical sketches and portraits of prominent Freemasons from throughout the United States. Including figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Andrew Jackson, the book offers a fascinating look at the history and culture of American Freemasonry. With its engaging style and rich illustrations, A Portrait Gallery is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the cultural history of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.