Home
Bill Cooper's Archive
Anti Masonic Archive
Masonic Archive

Home
Bill Cooper's Archive
Anti Masonic Archive
Masonic Archive

During 1798 a Reverend, G.W. Snyder, wrote several letters to George Washington warning about his concerns of this infamous Secret Society known as the Illuminati penetrating into the United States Masonic Lodges. He sent Washington a book exposing this group and their intentions outlined by John Robison, entitled Proofs of a Conspiracy.

Letter, G. W. Snyder to George Washington, 1798 October 1

"It was some Time since that a Book fell into my Hands entitled “Proofs of a Conspiracy . by John Robinson, which gives a full Account of a Society of Freemasons, that distinguishes itself by the Name "Illuminati,” whose Plan is to overturn all Government and all Religion, even natural; "

To George Washington from G. W. Snyder, 22 August 1798

George Washington to REVEREND G. W. SNYDEr , September 25, 1798.

"I have heard much of the nefarious, and dangerous plan, and doctrines of the Illuminati, but never saw the Book until you were pleased to send it to me. The fact is, I preside over none, nor have I been in one more than once or twice, within the last thirty years.

GEORGE WASHINGTON TO REVEREND G. W. SNYDER , SEPTEMBER 25, 1

"I believe, notwithstanding, that none of the Lodges in this Country are contaminated with the principles ascribed to the Society of the Illuminati. With respect I am &c."

GEORGE WASHINGTON TO REVEREND G. W. SNYDER , SEPTEMBER 25, 1

WASHINGTON To REVEREND G. W. SNYDER, October 24, 1798.

It was not my intention to doubt that, the Doctrines of the Illuminati, and principles of Jacobitism had not spread in the United States. On the contrary, no one is more truly satisfied of this fact than I am.

WASHINGTON TO REVEREND G. W. SNYDER, OCTOBER 24, 1798.

To George Washington from G. W. Snyder, 22 August 1798 From George Washington to Snyder, September 28, 1798 Letter, G. W. Snyder to George Washington, 1798 October 1 WASHINGTON TO REVEREND G. W. SNYDER , OCTOBER 24, 1798

rebuttal

George Washington's infrequent visits to the Lodge over a span of three decades seem to reflect a sense of uncertainty regarding the Illuminati's potential presence in American Lodges, despite his acknowledgment of their existence In America. The prominence attributed to him within Freemasonry might have been embellished, underscoring a nuanced perspective on his involvement.

Proofs of a Conspiracy, by John Robison [1798]

The Apotheosis of George Washington Capitol Mural (1865)

This image depicts the Apotheosis of George Washington, which is located in the Capitol of Washington, D.C., and was created in 1865. The artwork portrays George Washington ascending to a divine status on a zodiac, accompanied by various pagan deities. The concept of apotheosis symbolizes the elevation of a person to godlike status, a process achieved through the pursuit of Gnosis, which represents intellectual and spiritual enlightenment. Essentially, it portrays George Washington as a God, the core principle of Freemasonry.

Architect of the Capitol (.gov)