[ Text of Diploma ]
ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLARS
No. 1,
MARYLAND.
In nomine Sanctissima Trinitatis.
We, Chiefs of the Encampment of Knight Templars, held in the City of Baltimore, Do hereby Certify that our trusty and well beloved Brother, Sir Philip P. Eckel, is with us a a regular Registered Knight Templar, and that during his stay amongst us he valiantly supported the great principles of the Order.
Therefore we recommend him to all Sir Knight Templars round the Globe.
Given under our hands and the Seal of our Encampment, in North America, this 18th day of May, A. D., 1812.
T. Watkins, H. P.
Peter Galt, G. M.
Adam Denmead, C. G.
Arch’d Dobbin, Recorder