[July 17, 1782] A La Gloire du grand Architecte de Lunivers. d’un lieu éclairé ou regnent le Silence, la paix et La Charité La Loge reguliere des Commandeurs du Temple…
The Commandeurs du Temple Masonic Lodge in Carcassonne enthusiastically welcomes Benjamin Franklin as a new member, celebrating his admission with great joy and applause. They postpone the formal ceremony to Saint John’s Day out of respect for his busy schedule and include a detailed account of their activities along with a miniature portrait of Franklin painted by an Italian Masonic artist.