Petition for Initiation, Belton Masonic Lodge

Harry S. Truman completed this petition for initiation into the Belton Lodge Number 450, Free and Accepted Masons.

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Petition for Initiation C y 75 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Botton TO Lodge, No. 450 F. R A. M. THE SUBSCRIBER, residing at Grandmica no and whose place of business is at Grand lins mo and being 24 years of age, and by occupation a farmer and having applied for initiation to Bulton Lodge 450 atram respectfully represents that, unbiased by friends and uninfluenced by mercenary motives, he freely and voluntarily offers himself as a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, and that he is prompted to solicit this privilege by a favorable opinion of your ancient and honorable Frater- nity, and a desire for knowledge and sincere wish to be serviceable to his fellow creatures, and should his petition be granted, he will cheerfully conform to all its established laws, usages and customs: Dated Due 21" A. L. 5908 RECOMMENDED BY ym H. Wustrom Howard Levarday The Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, 0, SIGNED Harry S. Lodge Supplies. human