Antique 1914 Masonic Pin w/ Letter Provenance Manila Philippines Scottish Rite

An extraordinary historical collection centered on an antique Masonic lapel pin, complete with its original, dated 1914 notification letter and handwritten family notes. The pin itself is a classic example from the Edwardian era, featuring the Masonic Square & Compasses. It is explicitly linked by the accompanying letter to the "Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Manila, P.I. (Philippine Islands)". The true value of this collection lies in its remarkable and verifiable provenance. The original letter, dated "FEB 7 1914," is addressed to Mr. Orville V. Wood, informing him of his election into the order. A second, handwritten note details the pin's journey through three generations of the Wood family, starting with his grandfather in King City, Missouri. This provides a tangible link to a unique moment in American and Masonic history, documenting a Mason's journey in an expatriate community just prior to World War I. This is a rare opportunity to acquire not just a piece of fraternal jewelry, but a documented piece of history.