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Highly Respected,

Most Deeply Revered Brothers of the Order!

W. L. and H. original: "W. L. und E." Likely an abbreviation for "Wohl-Löblich und Ehrwürdig," a traditional formal address meaning "Well-Praiseworthy and Honorable."

The duty of gratitude for benefitsWohlthaten—acts of kindness, charitable favors, or fraternal support. received is too sweet and pleasant for any man to set it aside. Yet, to enumerate for you, my dearest friends, the many favors for which I am indebted to you, would be an affront to your modesty; it is enough that they have been received by a heart which knows how to value their full worth as well as their author.

Highly Respected, Brothers of the Order, Benefits, Duty of Gratitude