February 12th, 1829 – The following preamble and resolution were adopted:
“Whereas, A sufficient number of the members of this Encampment have procured a Dispensation from the Grand High Priest of the State of Maryland to constitute a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, to be called “Templar Chapter No. 15,” with the view to unite said Chapter to this Encampment, so far as the nature and government of the two Orders will permit; therefore,
”Resolved, That this Encampment approves the institution of said Chapter, and sanctions the proposed union of said Chapter with this Encampment, and that the Committee hereafter appointed to amend the By-Laws of this Encampment be instructed to report such amendments as may be deemed necessary fully to carry into effect the object of this resolution.”
The Grand Chapter of Maryland, at a meeting held May 15th, 1829, declined to grant a charter to this Body for the following, among other reasons:
“Because it forms a compact with a Body unknown to this Grand Chapter, and over which this Grand Chapter has no control, and forbids an amendment of the By-Laws to Royal Arch Masons. “
Templar Chapter No. 15 consequently was never constituted.