Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Ill Bro Norris G. Abbot Jr., 33rd, PGH – RI, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Bro Ellery was one of Rhode Island’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and a member of the Continental Congress that adopted them. In this year of America’s semi-quincentennial birthday celebration, let us pay homage to this brother who was instrumental to the success of the Revolution. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.