When was it published?

June 19, 1828 in Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Domestic News June 19, 1828

Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Clinton, Mr. Blanchard

Q: What keywords are associated?

Grand Lodge New York, Clinton Vases, Repurchase, Governor Clinton, Mr Blanchard

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Grand Lodge of New York, at its annual meeting last week, granted money to repurchase the Clinton Vases sold at auction and present them to Governor Clinton's family as a tribute to their late Grand Master. Mr. Blanchard, who bought them for $600, refused a $2000 offer to send them to London.

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The Grand Lodge of the State of New York held its annual meeting last week, and had not adjourned on Tuesday evening. We understand (says the Com. Adv.) that the Lodge, with great unanimity, made a grant of money from the Treasury, to repurchase the Clinton Vases, which were sold at Auction last week, and present the same to the family. This munificent act was done as a testimony of respect for their late Grand Master. The Albany Daily Advertiser, mentioning the fact that those vases had been restored to the family of Governor Clinton, by the Grand Lodge, adds:

"We are informed that Mr. Blanchard was offered two thousand dollars for them, by a person who wished to send them to London. But Mr. B. magnanimously refused, and thereby saved the country from disgrace. It will be recollected that the price he paid for them, was $600."

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Grand Lodge New York Clinton Vases Repurchase Governor Clinton Mr Blanchard

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Clinton Mr. Blanchard

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Governor Clinton Mr. Blanchard

Outcome

clinton vases repurchased by grand lodge for $600 from mr. blanchard, who refused $2000 offer, and presented to clinton family.

Event Details

Grand Lodge of New York at annual meeting granted money from Treasury to repurchase Clinton Vases sold at auction and present to family of late Grand Master Governor Clinton as testimony of respect. Mr. Blanchard bought vases for $600 and refused higher offer to send to London.