[ From the book, “History of Maryland Commandery”. ]
- First and second books of record, from 1828 to 1865, totally destroyed.
- Third and fourth books of record, slightly damaged. (Still exists as of 2023.)
- Fifth and current book of record, badly damaged. (Still exists as of 2023.)
- An old and rare book, entitled “History of Various Orders of Knighthood,” published in 1619, badly damaged.
- A cross about 4 inches long, cut from a solid piece of ivory, and a heavy watered silk collar, very old, totally destroyed.
- Lot of old sabres, said to have been used in the Revolutionary War, totally destroyed.
- Commandery banners and flags, include the one pesented by Beauseant Commandery at our Centennial, totally destroyed.
- Commander’s jewel used from 1828 to 1870, badly damaged.
- The Dobbin Letter, totally destroyed.
- Album containing the portraits of members of the Commandery, totally destroyed.
- Bound proceedings of the Grand Encampment and Grand Commandery, totally destroyed.
- Libation service, totally destroyed.
- Souvenir album received from Manhattan Commandery, New York, totally destroyed.
- A large number of beautifully written testimonials receid from visiting Commadneries in 1871, totally destroyed.
- Old copper plate for diplomas, made as early as 1809, partially destroyed.
- Jewels and regalia f officers, and uniforms of Sir Knights, totally destroyed.
The value of the property destroyed belonging to Maryland Commandery and its members is estimated at $12,000 (in 1890 dollars).