On Jesuits, Freemasons, and German Rosicrucians

the newest writings concerning the Jesuits in Portugal Portugal was the first European nation to expel the Jesuits (1759) under the Marquis of Pombal; this event produced a wealth of polemical and legal literature often cited by Enlightenment thinkers., and others.

Issues 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50
of Schlözer’s August Ludwig von Schlözer (1735–1809) was a prominent historian and journalist of the Göttingen Enlightenment. His "Briefwechsel" (Correspondence) was one of the most influential political periodicals of the time. Correspondence from this year provide
us with examples of their new operations, and
I could also mention here a plan that has only
recently matured, which they are seeking to effect through
their emissaries, and which aims
to draw into their interest a large society of men This likely refers to the Freemasons or the Illuminati. During the late 18th century, there were frequent conspiracy theories claiming that Jesuits were infiltrating these secret societies to regain their lost influence. who
have, until now, maintained a general reputation
for the love of wisdom and virtue,
if I did not wish to wait for the development
of this plan—which has not yet reached
execution—before stepping forward
publicly against it.