It is on this ground (_a ce titre_) that we think it our duty to inform you of the establishment of two new Masonic workshops (_attellieres_) regularly constituted and installed according to the French ritual, by our Provincial (R∴ L∴) respectable Lodge; one, more than a year since, under the title of Friendship in the East side of Petersburg in Virginia; the other more recent, under the title of PERFECT EQUALITY, in the East of Port de Paix in the Island of St. Domingo. We herewith transmit to you some copies of our List (_Tableau_) for this year, which our Lodge prays you to accept in return for those which it hath received from your Lodge with thankfulness. May the Grand Architect of the Universe bless your labours, and crown them with all manner of success. With these sentiments we have the favour to be, P∴ L∴ N∴ M∴ Q∴ V∴ S∴ C∴ TT∴ CC∴ and TT∴ RR∴ FF∴ Your very affectionate FF∴ By order of the very respectable Provincial Lodge of Wisdom, Guieu, Secretary.” Morse’s _Sermon_, p. 35. [779] These documents may be found on pp. 36–45 of Morse’s _Sermon_. For the motto Morse supplied the following translation: “_Men believe their eyes farther than their ears. The way by precept is long, but short and efficaceous by example._” (_Ibid._, pp. 46 _et seq._) [780] _Ibid._, pp. 46 _et seq._ [781] _Ibid._, p. 46. [782] Morse’s _Sermon_, p. 46. [783] _Ibid._ [784] _Ibid._ [785] _Ibid._ [786] Morse’s _Sermon_, p. 46. [787] _Ibid._, pp. 46 _et seq._ [788] _Ibid._, p. 47. [789] _Ibid._ [790] _Ibid._ [791] Naturally, Morse had not failed to make use of his European authorities in preparing his sermon for the eyes of the general public. There was, of course, no new evidence to be derived from this source. [792] Morse’s _Sermon_, p. 48. The immediate source from which Morse obtained the documents of which he made such large and confident use in this sermon, constitutes an interesting subject of inquiry. Happily that source is fully disclosed in the following extract from a letter which Morse addressed to Wolcott, Dec. 6, 1799: ... I wish all the evidence whh can be procured to substantiate the truth of what I have published. As the documents came through your hands, I have thought it proper to apply to you on the subject, as well as for evidence as for your advice as to the manner of exhibiting it.—I wish only to be assisted in defending myself to the satisfaction of candid & good men.” (_Wolcott Papers_, vol. viii, 30.)